4–14 Maintenance and Service Guide
Removal and replacement procedures
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 4-6).
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 port bezel cover to the
computer.
3. Lift the right side 2 of the hard drive port bezel cover, swing it up and to the left, and remove the cover 3. The
spare hard drive port bezel cover is included in the Plastics Kit, 579162-001.
Description Spare part number
500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 575402-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 511879-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 511876-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 511877-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 511874-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 511875-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar
cover with tab, and 4 rubber isolators)
483862-001
