Hard drive
NOTE: All hard drive spare part kits include a hard drive bracket.
Description Spare part number
500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 532108-001
500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 519893-001
320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 501118-001
250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 495059-001
250-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 495058-001
160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 483186-001
160-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive (Seagate only) 580297-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive 514071-001
128-GB solid-state drive (SSD) 574721-001
80-GB solid-state drive 501113-001
Before disassembling the computer, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the
computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 44).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the front toward you.
2. Loosen the two Phillips PM2.0×5.0 captive screws (1) that secure the hard drive cover to the
computer.
50 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
