Maintenance and Service Guide

Hard drive connector board and cable (federal models)
Description Spare part number
Hard drive connector board 906118-001
Hard drive connector board cable 906117-001 (Hard Drive
Hardware Kit)
Before removing the hard drive connector board, follow these steps:
1. Turn o the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o 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 service door (see Service door on page 36).
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 39).
6. Remove the primary hard drive (see Hard drive on page 42).
7. Remove the middle frame (see Middle frame on page 58).
Remove the hard drive connector board:
1. Disconnect the cable from the system board (1), remove the two Phillips screws (2), and then lift the
board and cable assembly from the computer (3).
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