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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 the metal ca
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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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