Specifications
Table Of Contents
- Product Features
- Installing and Customizing the Software
- Computer Setup (F10) Utility
- Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features
- Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation
- Removal and Replacement Procedures All-in One (AIO) Chassis
- Preparing to Disassemble the Computer
- Synchronizing the Optional Wireless Keyboard or Mouse
- Center Access Panel
- Stand
- Memory Access Panel
- Drive Access Panel
- Optical Drive
- Hard Drive
- Memory
- Top Panel
- Webcam Module
- Rear Cover
- System Board Cover
- Sidekey Board
- Converter Board
- Speakers
- WLAN Module
- Heat Sink (Thermal Module)
- Processor
- Fan Assembly
- Display Cable
- System Board
- Stand Bracket
- Hard Drive and Optical Drive Cables and Connectors
- Front Bezel
- Display Panel
- Password Security and Resetting CMOS
- POST Error Messages
- Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
- Safety and Comfort
- Solving General Problems
- Solving Power Problems
- Solving Diskette Problems
- Solving Hard Drive Problems
- Solving Media Card Reader Problems
- Solving Display Problems
- Solving Audio Problems
- Solving Printer Problems
- Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems
- Solving Network Problems
- Solving Memory Problems
- Solving Processor Problems
- Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
- Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
- Solving Internet Access Problems
- Solving Software Problems
- Contacting Customer Support
- Connector Pin Assignments
- Power Cord Set Requirements
- Specifications
- Index
Hard Drive
The hard drive is located under the drive access panel on the left side of the computer (viewed from
behind). The drive is secured with one captive Torx screw and is housed in a removable cage.
Figure 6-13 Hard drive location
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to Disassemble the Computer
on page 29).
2. Remove the center access panel (see
Center Access Panel on page 32).
3. Remove the drive access panel (see
Drive Access Panel on page 35).
4. Loosen the captive Torx screw next to the front of the drive that secures the drive to the
computer. You can use either a Torx or slotted screwdriver to loosen the screw.
Figure 6-14 Loosening the hard drive security screw
Hard Drive 39