Hard drive

NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket and screws.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

750-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

633252-001

 

 

500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive, for use in either the hard drive bay or the upgrade drive bay

634919-001

 

 

320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

641672-001

 

 

320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (Self-Encrypting Drive (SED))

626978-001

 

 

250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

635225-001

 

 

160-GB solid-state drive

649652-001

 

 

128-GB solid-state drive

649651-001

 

 

Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket and screws)

644694-001

 

 

Before disassembling the computer, 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 hard drive:

1.Position the computer upside-down, with the battery bay toward you.

2.Loosen the three captive Phillips screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.

3.Grasp the Mylar tab on the hard drive and slide the hard drive to the right (2) to disconnect it from the system board connector.

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