| * Hard drive replacement requires a partial disassembly. |
| ** If you are unsure if you can do this repair, have it done by someone who knows how. |
| * '''Hard drive replacement is complicated on this laptop.''' |
| ** Read this guide fully before starting if you are unsure of your ability to do the repair. |
| * This laptop can accept 7mm and 9.5mm hard drives. |
| ** '''While the 9.5mm drive bumpers should work for both drives, you may need to purchase 7mm bumpers in some circumstances.''' |
| * '''Sort your screws. There are a lot and multiple lengths are used.''' |
| * '''Test the computer partially reassembled before completely reassembling it.''' Complete disassembly is required to correct reassembly mistakes. |
| * '''''Sort your screws. There are a lot and multiple lengths are used.''''' |
| * Hard drive replacement requires partial disassembly. If you are unsure you can do this repair, have it done by someone who can do it. |
| * '''Hard drive replacement is unnecessarily complicated on this laptop.''' |
| * To see if you will need assistance doing this repair, read this guide before opening the laptop. |
| * This laptop can accept 7mm and 9.5mm hard drives. Use the 9.5mm bumpers on both drive thicknesses if this is what your system shipped with. |
| ** '''If your system shipped with a 7mm drive and you are installing a 9.5mm drive, you will need to purchase taller bumpers.''' |
| * '''Partially reassemble the computer for testing.''' Complete disassembly is required to correct reassembly mistakes. |