Upgrading Your Solo 5300/5350 Hard Drive
Upgrading Your Solo 5300/5350 Hard Drive
This package includes a new hard drive for your Solo 5300/5350 notebook
computer, a plastic frame, and these printed instructions.
Important
The hard drive in this kit can be used as a secondary
hard drive bay module or it can replace your primary
hard drive. For instructions on installing this hard drive
as a secondary hard drive bay module, see "Changing
bay modules" in your Solo 5300 or Solo 5350 User
Guide.
Complete the remainder of these instructions only if you
are using this hard drive to replace your existing primary
hard drive.
Tools you need
You need a small Phillips screwdriver to install the hard drive.
Preventing static electricity discharge
The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Caution
ESD can permanently damage electrostatic discharge
sensitive components in the computer. Prevent ESD
damage by following ESD guidelines every time you access
internal components.
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and
moving parts, turn off your computer and unplug the
power cord and modem cable before opening the case.
Before installing the hard drive, follow these guidelines:
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Upgrading Your Solo 5300/5350 Hard Drive
Turn off the computer
power.
Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores)
and attach it to a bare metal part of the computer.
Warning
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object
into the vent holes of the notebook.
Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the
computer.
Unplug the power cord and modem
cable.
Remove the
battery.
Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines:
Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and
packing foam.
Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are
ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic
bags because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic
protection.
Always hold memory modules by their edges. Avoid touching the
edge connectors and components on the modules. Never slide
memory modules or other components over any surface.
To remove the old hard drive:
1. Follow the instructions under "Preventing static electricity
discharge".
2. Shut down the notebook, then disconnect the AC adapter and
modem and network cables.
3. Turn the notebook over, then remove the main and optional
secondary batteries (if installed). For more information, see your
user's guide.
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