• Never remove the drive while the system is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
To replace the hard disk drive or solid state drive, do the following:
1.Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer.
2.Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3.Remove the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page 71.
4.Loosen the screw that secures the cover of the slot.
5. Remove the slot cover.
6. Remove the hard disk drive or solid state drive by pulling out the tab.
7. Detach the side rubber rails from the hard disk drive or the side spacer rails from the solid state drive.
