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Replacing the Internal Hard Drive, Replacing a, Battery Pack, Power. - hard drive replacement

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Hardware Upgrades and Replacements Replacing the Internal Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive. Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement. Ä CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work, do not begin this procedure until you ■ Save your work, close all open applications, and shut down the notebook. If you are unsure whether the notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on and then shut it down through the operating system. ■ Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook. ■ Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the battery pack. For battery pack removal instructions, refer to the "Replacing a Battery Pack" section in Chapter 3, "Power." To replace the internal hard drive: 1. Turn the notebook upside down. 2. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws. Hardware and Software Guide 7-15

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Hardware Upgrades and Replacements
Hardware and Software Guide
7–15
Replacing the Internal Hard Drive
The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive.
Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement.
Ä
CAUTION:
To prevent an unresponsive system and loss of work, do not
begin this procedure until you
■
Save your work, close all open applications, and shut down the
notebook. If you are unsure whether the notebook is off or in
hibernation, turn the notebook on and then shut it down through the
operating system.
■
Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook.
■
Disconnect the notebook from external power and remove the
battery pack.
For battery pack removal instructions, refer to the
“Replacing a
Battery Pack”
section in
Chapter 3, “Power.”
To replace the internal hard drive:
1. Turn the notebook upside down.
2. Loosen the 2 hard drive security screws.