Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
To replace the hard disk drive
You’ll need a small (#0) Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.
1.Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the notebook’s battery.
2.Remove both hard drive retaining screws from the bottom of the notebook.
| 3. | Pull the hard drive out of the notebook. |
| 4. | Carefully slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make |
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| sure its connector seats properly. |
| 5. | Reinstall the hard drive retaining screws. |
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Important | If you are installing a new hard disk drive, create a Utility partition on the drive before | |
| loading any software— see “To recover the factory installation of your hard disk” on | |
| page 49. | |
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To install the holder on a new hard disk drive or prepare a new hard disk for use, see “Replacing the Hard Disk Drive” in the online Reference Guide.
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