Removing the hard drive

To remove a hard drive:

1.Save your work and shut down the computer.

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

3.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.

4.Remove the battery and the battery cover. (Refer to Replacing a user-replaceable battery on page 41.)

5.Remove the service bay cover. (Refer to Removing or replacing the service door on page 50.)

6.Loosen the 1 hard drive screw. Pivot the hard drive to a forty-five degree angle, and then lift it from the hard drive bay. The hard drive is a mini card SSD, which does not resemble conventional hard drives.

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