5.6 Hard Drives

Removing a Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Bay

Before removing a hard drive, back up all information on the hard drive.

1.Save all work, exit all applications, and shut down the computer.

2.Tilt the computer at an angle 1 so the bottom of the computer is accessible (Figure 5-13).

3.Slide the hard drive release latch toward the front of the computer 2 .

4.Grasp the hard drive using the recess 3 beneath the hard drive bay and remove the hard drive.

Figure 5-13.Removing a Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Bay

Removal and Replacement Procedures 5-15