Specifications

Hard drive
NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 634920-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 603783-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 622643-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 538972-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 535763-001
160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 577972-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit 630891-001
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 42).
5. Remove the switch cover and keyboard (see
Switch cover and keyboard on page 43).
6. Remove the palm rest (see
Palm rest on page 51).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×4.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
3. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×10.0 captive screw (2) that secures the hard drive to the computer.
4. Grasp the Mylar tab (3) on the hard drive and slide the hard drive to the right to disconnect it
from the system board.
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