Hard drive or solid-state drive

Description

Spare part number

 

 

Supports the following 9.50 mm, 6.35 cm (2.50 in) SATA hard drives and solid-state drives:

 

 

 

 

750

GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

633252-001

 

 

 

500

GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

634925-001

 

 

 

320

GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

641672-001

 

 

 

320

GB, 7200-rpm Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) hard drive

626978-001

 

 

 

250

GB, 7200-rpm hard drive

635225–001

 

 

 

160

GB, solid-state drive

651389-001

 

 

 

128

GB, solid-state drive

651388-001

 

 

 

Before removing the hard drive or solid-state 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 41).

5.Remove the service access cover (see Service access cover on page 42).

Remove the hard drive or solid-state drive:

1.Position the computer with the front toward you.

2.Loosen the 4 Phillips M2.0x5.0 captive screws (1) that secure the drive to the computer.

3.Pull up on the tab (2) to remove the drive.

60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures