Quick Reference Guide

Replacing the hard drive
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15 Connect the optional port replicator.
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Connect the power adapter, modem cable, and network cable, then turn
on your convertible notebook.
Replacing the hard drive
Tools Required
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to
replace the hard drive.
If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace your original drive
with a higher-capacity drive.
To replace the hard drive:
1 Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For more information, see
“Creating Drivers and Applications Recovery discs” in the online User
Guide.
2 Print the “Recovering Your System” chapter from the online User Guide for
use in Step 22.
3 Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard drive. For more
information, see “Backing up files” in the online User Guide.
4 Follow the guidelines under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 44.
5 Turn off your convertible notebook.
6 Make sure the LCD panel is in notebook mode, then close the LCD panel.
7 Unplug the optional port replicator from the notebook.
8 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable if they are
connected to the convertible notebook.
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