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• Replace the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired.
The connectors and slot of the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive are not designed
for frequent changes or replacement.
• Do not drop the hard disk or solid-state drive or subject it to physical shocks. Put the hard disk drive,
solid-state drive, or hybrid drive on a material, such as soft cloth, that absorbs any physical shocks.
• Do not apply pressure to the cover of the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive.
• Do not touch the connector.
• Before removing the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive, make a backup copy of all the
information on it, and then turn off the computer .
• Never remove the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive while the computer is operating, in
sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
To replace the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive, do the following:
1. Disable the built-in battery. See "Disabling the built-in battery" on page 123.
2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the removable battery. See "Replacing the removable battery" on page 125.
4. Remove the base cover assembly. See "Replacing the base cover assembly" on page 127.
5. Remove the screw that secures the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive.
6. Remove the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive with bracket.
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