Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
6
Time Required
6 - 15 minutes
Sections
3
- Battery
- 1 step
- Access Panel
- 2 steps
- Hard Drive
- 3 steps
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Introduction
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Step 1
Removing the Battery
- Slide the release latches outwards to unlock the battery and lift the battery to remove it from the computer.
Slide the release latches outwards to unlock the battery and lift the battery to remove it from the computer.
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Step 2
Loosen the Screw
- Loosen the screw that secures the access panel and remove it from the computer.
Loosen the screw that secures the access panel and remove it from the computer.
Step 3
Lifting the Access Panel
- Lift the access panel.
Lift the access panel.
Step 4
Remove the Screws
- Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer.
Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer.
Step 5
Slide the Hard Drive
- Slide the hard drive in the direction shown and lift the tab to remove it from the computer.
Slide the hard drive in the direction shown and lift the tab to remove it from the computer.
Step 6
Remove the Screw
- Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive and remove it.
Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive and remove it.
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