Maintenance and Service Guide

Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket, hard drive connector, and Mylar
cover.
Description Spare part number
750-GB, 7200 rpm, without hard drive hardware kit 633252-001
750-GB, 5400 rpm, without hard drive hardware kit 634250-001
640-GB, 7200 rpm, without hard drive hardware kit 621046-001
640-GB, 5400-rpm, without hard drive hardware kit, (replaced by 631161-001) 611495-001
640-GB, 5400-rpm, without hard drive hardware kit, (replaces 611495-001) 631161-001
500-GB, 7200-rpm, without hard drive hardware kit 634921-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm, without hard drive hardware kit 634638-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm, includes hard drive hardware kit 584380-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm, includes hard drive hardware kit 584379-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket and hard drive screws) 584382-001
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 cord.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 36).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
38 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures