Mass storage devices
NOTE: Each hard drive spare part kit and solid-state drive spare part kit includes an FPC cable and
bracket.
Description Spare part number
60-GB, 4200-rpm hard drive 504601-001
8-GB solid-state drive 507313-001
16-GB solid-state drive 507314-001
Before removing the hard drive or solid-state drive, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the device. If you are unsure whether the device is off or in Hibernation, turn the device
on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the device.
3. Disconnect the power from the device by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the device.
4. Remove the battery (see
Battery on page 30).
5. Remove the keyboard (see
Keyboard on page 33).
To remove the hard drive:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the USB board pass-through cable is attached. The cable
lies across the top of the hard drive.
2. Disconnect the USB board pass-through cable (2), and then detach the tape from the top of the
hard drive.
3. Release the low insertion force (LIF) connector (1) to which the hard drive cable is attached, and
then disconnect the cable (2).
4. Remove the two silver Phillips PM2.0×6.0 screws (3) that secure the drive to the device.
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