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Replacing or upgrading the hard drive, Removing the hard drive

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Replacing or upgrading the hard drive CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system. NOTE: Select computer models can support up to two drives. To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer. Removing the hard drive 1. Save your work and shut down the computer. 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and remove the battery. 4. Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). 5. Remove the hard drive cover (2). 48 Chapter 6 Maintenance

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Replacing or upgrading the hard drive
CAUTION:
To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the
power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
NOTE:
Select computer models can support up to two drives. To view the drives installed on the
computer, select
Start
>
Computer
.
Removing the hard drive
1.
Save your work and shut down the computer.
2.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and remove the battery.
4.
Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws
(1)
.
5.
Remove the hard drive cover
(2)
.
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Chapter 6
Maintenance