Hard drive

Description

Spare part number

 

 

320-GB 7200RPM SATA 7mm

634862–005

 

 

320-GB 5400RPM SATA 7mm

645193–005

 

 

500-GB 5400RPM SATA 7mm

683802–005

 

 

32-GB mSATA solid-state drive (SSD)

687100–001

 

 

Before removing the hard drive or SSD, 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 display panel (see Display panel on page 31).

5.Remove the base enclosure (see Base enclosure on page 33).

6.Disconnect the battery cable (see Battery on page 35).

Remove the hard drive:

1.Disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board (1), and then remove the 4 screws (2) securing the hard drive to the top cover.

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