Maintenance and Service Guide

Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket, hard drive connector, and Mylar
cover.
Description Spare part number
500-GB, 7200-rpm 634934-001 or
574875-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm 603783-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm 622643-001
160-GB, 7200-rpm 579045-001
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket, hard drive connector, and
hard drive screws)
497744-001
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 cord.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 38).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive cover to
the computer.
3. Lift the left side of the hard drive cover (2) and swing it to right.
40 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures