Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to your equipment and may void your warranty. Replacing the ATA hard drive in your computer requires five basic steps: · Turn off the computer. · Remove the computer core from the enclosure. · Remove the installed ATA drive. · Install the replacement ATA drive. · Replace the computer core in the enclosure. Note: Written and video instructions covering customer-installable parts are available at http://www. apple. com/installparts/. Tools Required · Flat-blade screwdriver · Torx T-8 screwdriver · Phillips screwdriver Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Static electricity, a normal and natural phenomenon, builds up on your body as you walk around. You experience an electrostatic discharge (ESD) when you touch an object and feel a spark. ESD can cause damage to the internal components of your computer. To avoid ESD damage, read and follow all instructions. Backing Up Your Data Warning: Before replacing your hard drive, make sure you back up all data on the drive. 073-0541 Rev. C Removing the Computer Core From the Enclosure 1 2 Place your computer on a clean, flat surface. Shut down your computer by opening the Special menu and choosing Shut Down. Then wait five minutes for the computer's internal components to cool down. Unplug all cables from the computer except the power cord. Note: If you have never plugged in your computer, connect the computer's power cord and plug it in. 4 Turn the computer on its side on a soft, clean cloth, and ground yourself by touching the bare metal between the video ports. 3 Touch Bare Metal Important: To avoid electrostatic discharge, always ground yourself by touching the bare metal before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer...