From what I have read, over at leog.net (think I might have told you .com before 
) It is fairly simple, despite the fact that the best, or one of the best, Fujitsu resellers said you might need a special tool. Here are some posts detailing how to do it:
Then this was also said:
Hope this helps. A couple of places should be able to install the a different hard drive when you order it, or at least that is what is done by PortableOne over here in the U.S. (california). Dont know if they would do that in Japan and how much they would charge.
) It is fairly simple, despite the fact that the best, or one of the best, Fujitsu resellers said you might need a special tool. Here are some posts detailing how to do it:Quote:
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Originally Posted by Koz From Leog.net
I don't have any pics of the process - but it is very simple. Not as simple as the P5K, but along the same lines. It takes about 5-10min tops. If you are not familiar with swapping HDs in notebooks and are not good with small ribbons and connectors, I wouldn't recommend doing the below at all. Also, I do not know how Fujitsu works, but you may be at risk of voiding your warranty if you try the below and and can not get it working or screw something up!
You should also keep in mind that the Touchpad and HD IDE ribbons are different than the usual snap in place ones. If they get disconnected, you have to slide the white connecting tip into the corresponding plastic holder on the mother board and clip down the plastic securing piece over it. It's not hard, I just mention this as it may look like the ribbons 'broke' instead of simply just coming free from the MB since they don't have the usual connector tips. Anyway, lots of words, but it's faster and easier than it looks so to it at your own risk!  Get a very small Phillips Head screwdriver - Turn the machine over on a soft towel - Face the machine towards you with the battery facing the back - Now the underside of the palm rest is facing you - Remove the Optical Drive (be sure to unlock it before pulling it out) - Remove the black screw to the right front edge closest to you - that is now revealed since the optical drive is out (it's a short screw) - Remove the two other silver screws you see in the middle and to the left (these are the same size as each other - but a bit longer than the black screw) - Make sure all three screws are out and accounted for - place them aside - Turn the machine back over and open the LCD/Lid - Take your screw driver and gently go through the SD Card opening and tap the bottom of the palm rest a bit till you see the Palm Rest raise up enough for you to catch it with your finger/nail - Gently maneuver the palm rest until it frees leaving the touchpad connector in place (the clips in the front need to slide out towards you, but be gentle and maneuver it free). Just flip it over and let it rest on the keyboard (if the touchpad connector should happen to disconnect from the MB, just tuck the white connecting tip in the slot, and push the plastic secure piece down over it to lock it) - Now you will see the HD on the right hand side wrapped in the clear plastic shock absorbing casing - The HD can be lifted by gently pulling it back then out of the way of the small silver lip - Pull the clear plastic shock absorbing casing off and gently disconnect it from the IDE ribbon (again, if the connector should happen to disconnect from the MB, just tuck the white connecting tip in the slot, and push the plastic secure piece down over it to lock it) - Connect new drive to IDE ribbon (make sure the IDE ribbon is still secured to the MB), put the clear casing over it and place the HD back making sure the shock absorbers (the little black rubber pads) are securing all corners as they were - Maneuver the Palm rest on evenly making sure all the seems are flush and the clips are seated properly - Close lid, flip the machine over, throw the screws back in (don't over tighten them) and slide the optical drive back in - …so far I've done it twice and it was a piece of cake, but I've swapped HDs in almost all notebooks I've ever owned - including my PowerBooks and those are AWFUL to do! |
Then this was also said:
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Originally Posted by Duffy at loeg.net
There's an easier way to free the palmrest when replacing the drive. I didn't like the idea of poking anything into the SD slot. The easier way to do things is to remove the three screws as originally mentioned. Then take the same screwdriver and insert it into the now empty screw holes. The bit will go thru hole in the case bottom and press against the palmrest. Push the screwdriver into each hole one at a time until the palmrest is free. No special tools are required except the correct size phillips screwdriver.
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Hope this helps. A couple of places should be able to install the a different hard drive when you order it, or at least that is what is done by PortableOne over here in the U.S. (california). Dont know if they would do that in Japan and how much they would charge.
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but i have run out of my money before..... 
The fan only stays on for about 75 seconds. In the initial 15 seconds the fan goes from a really faint hum to what I believe to be the medium-high setting. Then it cuts off completely and you are left with a dead silent laptop (except for the hdd).
I can now say that I am truly happy with the notebook and I in no way regret my purchase.
