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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

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Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Unplug the AC adapter if you're using one, and remove the battery. 2. Turn the unit bottom side up. 3. Use a pointed tool to remove the plugs from the two screw holes, and then remove the two screws. 4. Gently pull the hard drive out of the computer. Important 5. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure the connector seats properly. 6. 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. See "To recover the factory installation of your hard disk" on page 49. To install the holder on a new hard disk drive or prepare a new hard disk for use, see "Replacing the Hard Disk Drive" in the online Reference Guide. Startup Guide 39

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Add-On Devices
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
Startup Guide
39
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
To replace the hard disk drive
You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.
1.
Unplug the AC adapter if you’re using one, and remove the battery.
2.
Turn the unit bottom side up.
3.
Use a pointed tool to remove the plugs from the two screw holes, and then remove the
two screws.
4.
Gently pull the hard drive out of the computer.
5.
Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure
the connector seats properly.
6.
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. See “To recover the factory installation of your hard
disk” on page 49.
To install the holder on a new hard disk drive or prepare a new hard disk for use, see
“Replacing the Hard Disk Drive” in the online
Reference Guide
.