Hardware Reference Guide

11. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, and then turn on the computer.
12. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
Removing a hard drive
NOTE: Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you
can transfer the data to the new hard drive.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 6).
2. Remove the computer access panel. See Removing the computer access panel on page 7.
3. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the hard drive.
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