user manual

Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes left and right bracket rails, a connector cable, Mylar cover
with tab, and 4 rubber isolators.
Description Spare part number
160-GB, 5400-rpm 537950-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm (select models only) 509412-002
250-GB, 5400-rpm 509414-002
320-GB, 7200-rpm (select models only) 509413-002
320-GB, 5400-rpm 509415-002
500-GB, 5400-rpm 509417-002
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes left and right bracket rails, connector cable, Mylar cover with
tab, and 4 rubber isolators)
483862-001
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 48).
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 cover to the
computer.
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