9.Rotate the right side of the hard drive up (2), then pull the drive out to the right (3).

Figure 2-13Removing the Internal Hard Drive

NOTE When removing cables, pull on the connector instead of the cable itself. This will help prevent cable damage.

10.Disconnect the data cable (1) from the hard drive by pulling the connector out of the socket in the hard drive.

11.Disconnect the power cable (2) from the hard drive by pulling the connector out of the socket in the hard drive.

Figure 2-14Disconnecting the Data Cable and Power Cable from the Hard Drive

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