Replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Refer to the following steps if you need to replace the hard disk drive
of your Notebook PC.
IMPORTANT! Purchase an HDD from authorized retailers of this
Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.
It is recommended that you replace the HDD under professional
supervision. You may also visit an authorized service center for further
assistance.
WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone
or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external
power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment
cover.
NOTE: The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom side and HDD
may vary per model but the HDD installation remains the same.
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A. Pull out the rubber cover on the bottom side of your Notebook
PC.
B. Loosen the screw of the Notebook PC’s compartment cover.
C. Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from
your Notebook PC.
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D. Remove the screws securing the HDD bay to the compartment.
E. Disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port then remove the
HDD bay from the compartment.
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F. Turn the HDD bay upside down then remove the screws.
G. Remove the old HDD from the HDD bay.
HDD bay
HDD
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H. Place the new HDD with its PCB (printed circuit board) facing
the HDD bay. Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are
not obstructed by any part of the HDD bay.
I. Reattach and secure the HDD with the screws you removed
earlier.
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J. Replace the HDD bay back in the compartment, with the HDD
connector aligned with the Notebook PC’s HDD port. Push the
HDD bay until it connects with the Notebook PC.
K. Secure the HDD bay with the screws you removed earlier.
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L. Align then push down the compartment cover back into place.
M. Reattach and tighten the screw that you removed earlier.
N. Reattach the rubber cover on the compartment cover.
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