Specifications

Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive cable or bracket. The hard drive
cable and bracket are included in the hard drive hardware kit.
Description Spare part number
640-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 669300-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 669299-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 622643-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive cable and bracket) 685089-001
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 32).
5. Remove the memory module/wireless module compartment cover (see
WLAN module
on page 41).
To remove the hard drive:
1. Loosen the two hard drive cover screws (1), and then lift up (2) and remove the cover (3). The
hard drive compartment cover is available in the plastics kit. For more information about the
plastics kit, see
Plastics kit on page 22.
2. Disconnect the hard drive cable (1) from the system board.
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