Instructions for replacing the hard drive

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Hard Drive Replacement Instructions
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Observe the following requirements before removing and
replacing the hard drive.
WARNING: Never open the cover while the power cord
is attached. You might damage your computer or be
injured by the spinning fan blades.
WARNING: Avoid touching sharp edges inside
the computer.
CAUTION: A hard drive is extremely sensitive to shock
and impact. Do not bang or drop it. Do not touch the circuit
board. Static electricity can damage the drive.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic
components inside the computer. Dischar
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any internal parts or electronic components.
Tools needed
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Small screws are easily lost. Remove screws over a
surface that enables you to retrieve them if they fall.
Removing the hard drive
1. Disconnect the power cord and all attached cables
from the back of the computer.
2. To remove the access panel, loosen the captive Phillips
screw (1), slide the access panel back, and then lift it
off the computer (2).
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