System information

Removal and replacement procedures
Maintenance and Service Guide 4–15
Hard drive
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The hard drive spare part kit includes left and right bracket rails, a connector cable, Mylar cover with tab, and 4
rubber isolators.
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see “Battery” on page 4-7).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×5.5 captive screws 1 that secure the hard drive cover to the computer.
3. Lift the right side 2 of the hard drive cover, swing it up and to the left, and remove the cover 3.
4. Use the Mylar tab 1 to slide the hard drive to the left 2 to release it from the hard drive bay.
5. Disconnect the hard drive cable 3 from the system board.
Description Spare part number
500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 575476-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 509417-002
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (select models only) 509413-002
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 509415-002
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (select models only) 509412-002
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 509414-002
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar
cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators)
483862-001