Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
500-GB, 5400-rpm 506232-001
400-GB, 5400-rpm 512225-001
320-GB, 5400-rpm 506231-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm 506230-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm 506229-001
Hard Drive Kit (includes hard drive bracket and screws) 506935-001
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 from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 32).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Loosen the Phillips PM2.5×6.0 captive screw (1) that secures the hard drive cover to the
computer.
2. Lift the right side of the hard drive cover (2), and remove the cover (3). The hard drive cover is
included in the Plastics Kit, spare part number 506953-001.
3. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.5×4.0 screws (1) that secure the hard drive to the computer.
4. Grasp the Mylar tab (2), and pull the hard drive to the right until it disconnects from the system
board.
38 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
