Hard drive
NOTE: The hard drive spare part kit includes a hard drive bracket and hard drive connector. The
hard drive bracket and hard drive connector, as well as the hard drive bracket screws, are also
available in the Hard Drive Hardware Kit.
Description Spare part number
640 GB, 7200 rpm 619445–001
500 GB, 7200 rpm 619444-001
320 GB, 7200 rpm 619443-001
250 GB, 7200 rpm 619442-001
160 GB, 7200 rpm 619441-001
640 GB, INTERNAL, 7200 rpm 621046–001
SSD 160GB 619455-001
Hard drive hardware kit (not illustrated, includes connector, bracket, and screws) 619446-001
Before removing the hard drive:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn on
the computer, 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 disconnecting the power cord from the AC
outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 34).
Remove the hard drive:
1. Position the computer with the back toward you.
2. Press the orange hard drive release latch that located in the battery bay (1) and secures the
hard drive cover to the computer.
36 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
