User manual
Table Of Contents
- System specifications
- System utilities
- Replacing notebook components
- Preventing static electricity discharge
- Preparing the work space
- Required tools
- Preparing the notebook
- Removing the battery
- Removing the bay cover
- Adding or replacing memory modules
- Replacing the wireless card
- Replacing the hard drive
- Replacing the optical drive
- Replacing the keyboard cover
- Replacing the multimedia board
- Replacing the keyboard
- Replacing the LCD panel assembly
- Replacing the palm rest
- Replacing the speakers
- Replacing the touchpad board
- Replacing the modem board
- Replacing the USB board
- Replacing the Bluetooth module
- Replacing the system board
- Replacing the cooling assembly
- Replacing the processor
- Replacing the LCD front panel
- Replacing the webcam
- Replacing the LCD
- Replacing the LCD panel hinge brackets
- Replacing the power button board
- Replacing the Kensington lock cap
- Replacing the microphone
- Replacing the antennas
- Replacing the LCD assembly lid
- Troubleshooting
- Connector locations
- FRU (Field-Replaceable Unit) list
- Test compatible components
- Online support information
CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
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Replacing the hard drive
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
• 1 black M2×5 (hard drive)
• 2 chrome M3×3 (hard drive bracket)
To replace the hard drive:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 47.
2 Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 49.
3 Remove the hard drive screw.
4 Grasp the black mylar tab and use it to disengage the hard drive from its connector,
and then remove the drive from its compartment.
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Non-marring plastic scribe