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1) Power off This is the most important step. If you are in the middle of something, save your files etc then power off and unplug the computer from the mains.
2) Discharge Static electricity Touch a grounded metal object such as a metal filing cabinet or central heating pipes to discharge any static electricity. A Static discharge can damage or destroy sensitive electronic components in your computer.
3) Find the hard disk cover Turn the laptop over to locate the the hard disk. Although laptop designs vary, usually there are two covers on the bottom of the laptop. One cover is for the battery the other the hard disk disk. When you look closely at the the covers there is probably a little logo or symbol indicating what is under the panel.
4) Remove the screws There are usually 2 or 4 screws holding the panel in place.
5) Unplug the hard drive. There are usually instructions under the panel telling you how to remove the hard disk. In most cases the hard disk simply slides to one side. On some laptop there may be additional mounting screws or a lock that may need to be removed.
6) Handle the drive carefully It is very easy to cause further damage to a hard drive through mis-handling. Handle the drive with care and wrap it up properly if it is to be sent by post.