Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive

25–30 MINUTES

Before You Begin

Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing a hard disk drive.

IMPORTANT: A hard disk drive is extremely sensitive to shock impact. Do not bang or drop it. Do not touch the circuit board. Static electricity can damage the drive.

WARNING:

￿Never open the cover with the power cord attached or power applied. You may damage your computer or be injured from the spinning fan blades.

Tools Needed:

￿Flathead screwdriver

￿Phillips screwdriver

Flathead screwdrivers

A flathead screwdriver can be used with the screw seen in the following illustration.

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components inside the computer. Discharge static electricity by touching the metal cage of the computer before touching any internal parts or electronic components.

￿Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer.

￿Before you open the computer, allow the internal system components to cool before touching.

IMPORTANT: Computer features may vary by model.

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