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Notes:

• Do not drop the drive or subject it to physical shocks. Put the drive on a material, such as soft cloth, that absorbs any physical shocks.
• Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive.
• Do not touch the connector.
• The drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data on the hard drive.
• Before removing the hard drive, make a backup copy of all the information on the hard drive, and then turn the computer off.
• Never remove the drive while the system is operating, in standby mode, or in hibernation mode.

If you are using the computer with the 14.1-inch display, replace the hard drive as follows:

1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer.
2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
   
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the screw that secures the hard drive.
   
   
   
5. Remove the cover; then remove the hard drive by pulling out the tab.
   
   
   
   
6. Detach the side rubber rails from the hard drive.
   
   
   
7. Attach the side rubber rails to a new hard drive.
   
   
   
8. Insert the hard disk drive into the hard disk drive bay; then firmly install it.
   
   
   
9. Reinstall the cover of the bay, and reinstall the screw.
   
   
   
10. Reinstall the battery.
11. Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and cables to the computer.
    
    

If you are using the computer with the 15-inch display, replace the hard drive as follows:

1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer.
2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
   
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the screw that secures the hard drive (1); then remove the cover of the bay (2).
   
   
   
5. Remove the hard disk drive by pulling out the tab.
   
   
   
6. Detach the side rubber rails from the hard drive.
   
   
   
7. Attach the side rubber rails to a new hard disk drive.
   
   
   
8. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay; then slide it firmly into place.
   
   
   
9. Reinstall the cover of the bay, and reinstall the screw.
   
   
   
10. Reinstall the battery.
11. Turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and cables to the computer.