If this guide is used as a prerequisite, the hard drive may not need to be removed.

The I/O daugherboard can be removed if it is in the way.

Disconnect the flat flex cable over the hard drive. To do this, lift the black locking tab up and remove the cable from the ZIF socket.

To remove the hard drive, tilt it forward starting with the SATA interface. Once it is removed, set it aside as shown.

Disconnnect the drive cable. Wiggle the cable off until it is released. Do not forcefully remove the cable. Unserviced "virgin" systems may require more force.