Specifications

Hard drive cable

Description Spare part number

Hard drive cable 754082-001

The hard drive connector and cables are located near the middle of the computer. The connector is

secured with two Torx screws and has two cables that connect to the system board.

NOTE: The hard drive connector cables are shorter and the screws are shorter than the optical drive

connector cables and screws.

To remove the hard drive connector:

1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see

Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 27).

2. Remove the rear cover (see

Rear cover on page 29).

3. Remove the VESA mount bracket (see

VESA mount bracket on page 32).

4. Remove the hard drive (see

Replacing a hard drive on page 33).

5. Remove the system board shield (see

System board shield on page 52).

6. Remove two Torx screws that secure the hard drive connector (1).

7. Remove the cables from the metal clip (2) built into the computer .

8. Disconnect the hard drive data (3) and power (4) cables from the system board.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cable when disconnecting it from the board. Do not pull on

the wires.

Hard drive cable