To remove the hard drive:

1.Loosen the hard drive cover screw (1), and then lift up (2) and remove the cover (3). The hard drive compartment cover is available in the Plastics Kit. For more information about the Plastics Kit, see Plastics kit on page 22.

2.Disconnect the hard drive cable (1) from the system board.

3.Lift the hard drive (2) out of the hard drive bay.

4.Turn over the hard drive, then disconnect the hard drive cable (1) from the hard drive.

5.Pull the sides of the hard drive bracket (2) out and away from the hard drive.

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