Specifications

Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket, hard drive
connector adapter, or screws. The hard drive bracket, hard drive connector adapter, and screws are
included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 730539-001.
Description Spare part number
500-GB, 7200-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive 703267-001
500-GB, 7200-rpm, SED, 7.0-mm hard drive 703268-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive 683802-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm, SATA, FIPS, 7.0-mm hard drive 730946-001
500-GB, 540000-rpm, SATA, locked, 7.0-mm hard drive 763522-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm, SATA, 7.0-mm hard drive 634862-001
Before removing the battery, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the service cover (see
Service cover on page 48).
5. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 50).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Loosen the four Phillips captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
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