Removal and replacement procedures

Hard drive

✎The hard drive spare part kit includes left and right bracket rails, a connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

575402-001

 

 

500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive

511879-001

 

 

320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

511876-001

 

 

320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive

511877-001

 

 

250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

511874-001

 

 

250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive

511875-001

 

 

Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar

483862-001

cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators)

 

 

 

Before removing the 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 4-6).

Remove the hard drive:

1.Position the computer with the front toward you.

2.Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×5.5 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive port bezel cover to the computer.

3.Lift the right side 2 of the hard drive port bezel cover, swing it up and to the left, and remove the cover 3. The spare hard drive port bezel cover is included in the Plastics Kit, 579162-001.

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