●If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package “FRAGILE.”

●Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands. Airport conveyer belts and similar security devices that check carry-on baggage use X-rays instead of magnetism and do not damage drives.

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive

CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:

Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in Suspend, or in Hibernation.

If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.

Removing the hard drive

1.Save your work and shut down the computer.

2.Disconnect AC power and external devices connected to the computer.

3.Remove the battery.

4.Remove the access cover screw (1).

5.Slide the access cover release latches in (2) to release the cover.

6.Slide the access cover back (3), and then lift it away from the computer (4).

7.Remove the four hard drive screws (1) from the hard drive.

8.Pull the hard drive tab to the right (2) to disconnect the hard drive.

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