Upgrade bay

Description

Spare part number

 

 

500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

634919-001

 

 

Before removing a drive from the upgrade bay, 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 58).

5.Remove the bottom door (see Bottom door on page 64).

Remove the drive from the upgrade bay:

1.Position the computer upside-down with the right side toward you.

2.Remove the four Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws that secure the drive assembly into the upgrade bay.

3.Loosen the captive Phillips screw that secures the drive in the bay (1).

4.Push the drive tab (2) to release the drive from the computer.

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