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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 Suspend 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. 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. Position the computer with the battery bay facing you. 5. Remove the 2 screws (1) on the service access cover. 6. Lift the inside edge (2) of the cover, and then slide the cover (3) toward you to remove it. 7. Remove the 4 hard drive screws (1). 36 Chapter 7 Drives

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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 Suspend 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.
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.
Position the computer with the battery bay facing you.
5.
Remove the 2 screws
(1)
on the service access cover.
6.
Lift the inside edge
(2)
of the cover, and then slide the cover
(3)
toward you to remove it.
7.
Remove the 4 hard drive screws
(1)
.
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