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Replacing the hard drive kit

If you would like more hard drive capacity, you can replace
your original drive with a higher-capacity drive.

To replace the hard drive kit:

1

Create a Drivers and Applications Recovery disc. For
more information, see “Creating Drivers and
Applications Recovery discs” in your online User Guide.

2

Print the “Recovering Your System” chapter from your
online User Guide for use in

Step 24

.

3

Back up any data you want to transfer to the new hard
drive. For more information, see “Backing up files” in
your online User Guide.

4

Follow the guidelines under

“Preventing static

electricity discharge” on page 84

.

5

Turn off your notebook.

6

Disconnect from the optional port replicator.

7

Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network
cable, if they are connected to the notebook.

Tools

You need a small Phillips screwdriver and the Windows XP CD to replace

the hard drive kit.

Important

Your notebook may have shipped with a Drivers and Applications

Recovery disc.

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