Storage drive

Note: The storage drive is optional.
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Read this first: Important safety information.
  1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

  2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

  3. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Computer cover.

  4. Disconnect the storage drive cable from the system board.

  5. Replace the storage drive.
    1. Remove the storage drive bracket.
      Figure 1. Removing the storage drive bracket
      Removing the storage drive bracket

    2. Remove the storage drive.
      Figure 2. Removing the storage drive
      Removing the storage drive

    3. Install the storage drive.
      Figure 3. Installing the storage drive
      Installing the storage drive

    4. Install the storage drive bracket.
      Figure 4. Installing the storage drive bracket
      Installing the storage drive bracket

  6. Connect the storage drive cable to the system board. See Parts on the system board.

  7. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.