How to Remove a Hard Drive From an IBM Notebook
IBM notebook computers contain a removable hard drive that can be serviced or replaced with a larger capacity hard drive. Swapping out the drive only takes a few minutes, but you do need to follow a specific procedure.
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Instructions
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Back up all data on the IBM notebook hard drive by burning the information to a set of CD-ROMs, or copying to an external hard drive.
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Log off the computer and turn off the power.
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Close the notebook and turn it upside down on a flat surface, disconnecting the power cord and all peripherals, including network connections.
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Remove the rechargable battery by pushing the slide latch to the left and lifting it out.
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Look for the hard drive cover on the edge of the right-hand side of the computer.
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Remove the screw securing the hard drive cover to the notebook. The screw is on the bottom of the notebook cabinet on the right-hand corner.
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Open the display and set the computer on its left edge.
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Pull the hard drive straight up and out of the notebook.
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Detach the hard drive cover from the hard drive by gently slipping the cover off the pins that secure it on both sides to the hard drive.
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