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Replacing a hard disk drive

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Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Replacing a hard disk drive Replacing a hard disk drive You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver to complete this procedure. 1. From the Start menu, shut down the computer. 2. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Turn the unit bottom side up. 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the hard disk drive locking screw. Note 5. Slide and hold the hard disk drive latch. 6. Slide the hard disk drive toward the edge of the computer, then lift out. 7. Insert the new hard disk drive and the locking screw. 8. Insert the battery. If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Hibernate partition on the drive before loading any software. See "Expanding the Hibernate Partition" on page 87. 84 User's Guide

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Configuring and Expanding Your Computer
Replacing a hard disk drive
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User's Guide
Replacing a hard disk drive
You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver to complete this procedure.
1.
From the Start menu, shut down the computer.
2.
Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery.
3.
Turn the unit bottom side up.
4.
Use a screwdriver to remove the hard disk drive locking screw.
5.
Slide and hold the hard disk drive latch.
6.
Slide the hard disk drive toward the edge of the computer, then lift out.
7.
Insert the new hard disk drive and the locking screw.
8.
Insert the battery.
Note
If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Hibernate partition on
the drive before loading any software. See "Expanding the Hibernate Partition" on page
87.