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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive - hard drive replacement
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Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if connected. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Turn the unit bottom side up. 4. Use a pointed tool to remove the plugs from the two screw holes, then remove the two screws. 5. Gently pull the hard drive out of the notebook. Important 6. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure the connector seats properly. 7. Reinstall the hard drive screws and plugs. If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Utility partition on the drive before loading any software. Reference Guide 61
Add-On Devices
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
To replace the hard disk drive
You will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.
1.
Unplug the AC adapter, if connected.
2.
Remove the battery.
3.
Turn the unit bottom side up.
4.
Use a pointed tool to remove the plugs from the two screw holes, then remove
the two screws.
5.
Gently pull the hard drive out of the notebook.
6.
Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make
sure the connector seats properly.
7.
Reinstall the hard drive screws and plugs.
Important
If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Utility partition on
the drive before loading any software.