Standard-voltage hard drive or solid-state drive
NOTE: Installation of the 6.35-cm (2.50-in) hard drive or solid-state drive in the hard drive bay is not
supported. The 6.35-cm (2.50-in) hard drive or solid-state drive cannot be installed when the optical
drive is installed.
Description Spare part number
2.50-in, 500-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 598781-001
2.50-in, 320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 598780-001
2.50-in, 320-GB, 7200-rpm SED hard drive 618243-001
2.50-in, 250-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive 598779-001
2.50-in, Hard drive carrier kit (includes HDD and ODD connector boards and the USB board) 598787-001
1.80-in, 160-GB, solid-state drive 598783-001
1.80-in, 80-GB, solid-state drive 602676-001
1.80-in, Hard drive carrier kit 598786-001
NOTE: The standard-voltage hard drive or solid-state drive must be installed in the optical drive
bay, and replaces the optical drive.
Before removing the standard-voltage hard drive, 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)
5. Remove the memory module compartment cover (see
Expansion memory module on page 48).
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