Difficulty

Easy

Steps

5

Time Required

                          6 - 10 minutes

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  • Hard Drive
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Remove the Screws
  • CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
  • NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
  • Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard drive away from the bay.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.

Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard drive away from the bay.

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Step 2

              Remove the Screws
  • Remove the two screws from either side of the hard drive bracket and pull the hard drive away from the bracket.

Remove the two screws from either side of the hard drive bracket and pull the hard drive away from the bracket.

Step 3

              Placing the Hard Drive
  • Place the NEW hard drive in the bracket and replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws on either side.

Place the NEW hard drive in the bracket and replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws on either side.

Step 4

              Sliding the Hard Drive
  • Slide the hard drive into the bay.

Slide the hard drive into the bay.

Step 5

              Replace the Four Screws
  • Replace the four M3 x 3-mm screws on the hard drive.

Replace the four M3 x 3-mm screws on the hard drive.

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