Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
Before You Begin
Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing a hard disk drive.
After you replace the operating system hard disk drive, you may need to perform a system recovery. For detailed system recovery steps, refer to the documentation that came with your computer.
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.
Avoid touching sharp edges inside the computer.
NOTE: Computer features may vary by model.
Tools Needed
Flathead screwdriver
You can use a flathead screwdriver with the following screw (Torque screw).
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.
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