User Guide - Windows 8.1

Using hard drives
CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
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Save your work and shut down the computer before adding or replacing a memory module or
hard drive.
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If you are not sure whether the computer is off, turn the computer on by pressing the power
button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
Removing or replacing the service door
Removing the service door
Remove the service door to access the memory module slot, hard drive, and other components.
1. Remove the battery (see
Removing a battery on page 48).
2. With the battery bay toward you, slide the service door release latch (1) to the left, remove the
screw (if the optional screw is being used) (2), and then slide the release latch again (3) to
release the service door.
NOTE: If you do not want to use the optional screw, you can store it inside the service door.
3. Slide the service door toward the front of the computer (4) and lift (5) to remove the service door.
Replacing the service door
Replace the service door after accessing the memory module slot, hard drive, regulatory label, and
other components.
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