How to Remove a T30 Notebook Hard Drive

Notebook computers like the T30 commonly come with small hard drives. So a common task for notebook owners is removing the stock hard drive to replace it with a new, larger one. The process, unlike when working with desktop computers, is quite simple.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Flathead screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Clean rag

1. Close the screen on the T30 and turn the computer over.

2. Set the notebook on a clean, soft surface. Make sure that it is not in a position where it can become scratched.

3. Clean the bottom of the notebook thoroughly with a clean rag. Do this to make the hard drive easier to access and to prevent loose debris from falling into the open hard drive port.

4. Locate the hard drive at the front edge of the notebook. It will look like a sliding corner slot, secured by one or two screws.

5. Remove the screws securing the hard drive very gently. Place them safely on a flat surface away from the notebook.

6. Use a flathead screwdriver to slightly pry to hard drive out of its slot. Then pull it gently the rest of the way out.

Tips & Warnings

• If you will be leaving the port empty for more than a few minutes, cover it with tape or a rag to prevent any debris from falling in.
• Be very careful and pull the hard drive straight out to prevent the bending of any pins within the hard drive port.