Hard drive

NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

750-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive

598699-001

 

 

640-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive

617667-001

 

 

500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

598698-001

 

 

320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

598697-001

 

 

250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

598696-001

 

 

Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 55).

5.Remove the Switch cover and keyboard (see Switch cover and keyboard on page 56).

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the keyboard cable from the system board when removing the hard drive.

6.Remove the palm rest (see Palm rest on page 84). Remove the hard drive:

1.Position the computer right-side up with the front toward you.

2.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screws (1) and loosen the Phillips PM2.5×11.0 captive screw

(2)that secure the hard drive to the computer.

3.Grasp the mylar tab on the hard drive and slide the hard drive (3) to the right to disconnect it from the system board.

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4720S, 4520S specifications

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