Installation & Set-Up Guide
Hard Disk Installation & Set-Up Guide
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510214.0 November, 2004

For Toshiba Satellite A40/ A45, Series Computers
To replace your hard disk with
your new CMS hard disk drive for your Toshiba Satellite A40, and A45, series computer follow these instructions.
B. Grasp the pull tab between your thumb and fingers. Pull gently so the connector comes free from the computer. An example is shown in Figure 2.

1. Preserve your data

If you used the BounceBack Data Transfer Kit to transfer your data from your original drive to your new drive youre ready to exchange drives. If you didnt use the BounceBack Data Transfer Kit you should back-up your data using whatever method is best for you (BounceBack backup, tape, network, removable drive, etc.).
If you didnt use BounceBack Data Transfer Kit, insert a Windows CD and power up the computer. The computer will automatically determine the drive type for your new disk. The Windows installation will partition, and format your new drive. At the end of the installation use whatever method is best for you to copy all of your data back to the new drive.

5. Review

Use BounceBack Data Transfer Kit (if available) to transfer your data. If you dont use the BounceBack Data Transfer Kit, back up your data. Remove the drive-retaining screws, and cover. Remove the drive from the computer. Install the new drive into the bay. Replace the drive cover and screw. If you didnt use BounceBack Data Transfer Kit, partition and format the disk, then restore your OS and data from your backup.
2. Remove the old disk drive
Follow these steps to remove and replace your old drive.

Figure 2

A. Make sure your computer is turned Off. Turn the computer over, and remove the 2 screws, and cover shown in Figure 1. C. Your original hard drive has now been removed.

3. Install the new drive

To install your new disk drive follow these steps: A. Install the disk drive into the computer by reversing the procedure from Step 2B above. Make sure the disk drive is fully seated in the computer. B. Replace the screw, and cover previously removed in step 2A. The installation is now complete.

6. Problems?

Having problems? Review the steps for removal or installation, then call our Technical Support Department at 1(714) 424-5520. Online help is available at support@cmsproducts.com and www.cmsproducts.com.
4. Setting up your new drive

Figure 1

If you used the BounceBack Data Transfer kit to transfer your data, your installation is complete. Turn on your computer and youre back at work.