Specifications

Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit does not include the hard drive bracket, hard drive connector
cable, and screws. These components are included in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number
716179-001.
Description Spare part number
1-TB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 676521-001
750-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5-mm 634250-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5- and 7.0-mm 683802-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm, 9.5- and 7.0-mm 645193-001
Before removing the hard drive, follow these steps:
1. Turn off 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 the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 37).
5. Remove the service cover (see
Optical drive on page 38).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×5.75 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
2. Disconnect the hard drive connector cable (2) from the system board.
40 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts