Secondary hard drive

NOTE: The 6.35-cm (2.50-inch) secondary hard drive must be installed in the optical drive bay. Installation of this drive in the hard drive bay is not supported. (This option is not available when the optical drive is installed.)

Description

Spare part number

 

 

320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

513949-001

 

 

250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive

513948-001

 

 

160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

492564-001

 

 

160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive

513950-001

 

 

120-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive

492561-001

 

 

Secondary hard drive cage assembly, includes additional USB port (required for

492574-001

installation of secondary hard drive

 

 

 

Secondary hard drive connector board (required for installation of secondary hard drive)

495027-001

 

 

Secondary hard drive system connector board (required for installation of secondary hard

495028-001

drive)

 

 

 

NOTE: The optional secondary hard drive is installed in the optical drive bay, and replaces the optical drive.

Before removing the secondary 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 46)

5.Remove the switch cover and keyboard. (See Switch cover and keyboard on page 62) Remove the secondary hard drive:

1.Close the display, and position the computer upside down, with the right side toward you.

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