Replacing
the
hard
disk
drive
You
can
replace
a
damaged
hard
disk
drive
yourself.
Note:
Replace
the
hard
disk
drive
only
if
you
have
it
repaired.
The
connectors
and
bay
of
the
hard
disk
drive
were
not
designed
for
frequent
changes,
or
drive
swapping.
The
IBM
Rescue
and
Recovery
workspace
and
the
Product
Recovery
program
are
not
included
in
the
replacement
hard
disk
drive.
Attention
Handling
a
hard
disk
drive
v
Do
not
drop
the
drive
or
subject
it
to
physical
shocks.
Put
the
drive
on
a
material,
such
as
soft
cloth,
that
absorbs
the
physical
shock.
v
Do
not
apply
pressure
to
the
cover
of
the
drive.
v
Do
not
touch
the
connector.
The
drive
is
very
sensitive.
Incorrect
handling
can
cause
damage
and
permanent
loss
of
data
on
the
hard
disk.
Before
removing
the
hard
disk
drive,
make
a
backup
copy
of
all
the
information
on
the
hard
disk,
and
then
turn
the
computer
off.
Never
remove
the
drive
while
the
system
is
operating,
in
standby
mode,
or
in
hibernation
mode.
To
replace
the
hard
disk
drive,
do
the
following:
1.
Turn
off
the
computer;
then
disconnect
the
ac
adapter
and
all
cables
from
the
computer.
2.
Close
the
computer
display,
and
turn
the
computer
over.
3.
Remove
the
battery.
4.
Remove
the
screw
that
secures
the
hard
disk
drive.
Replacing
the
hard
disk
drive
Chapter
2.
Solving
computer
problems
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