Acer Aspire 5630 – Removing the hard disk is a difficult and time-consuming task. First, you need to remove the handle on the side of the laptop. Then, you need to remove four screws from the bottom of the laptop.
1. Remove the six captive screws securing the lower cover.
2. Remove the one screw (B) securing the hard disk drive module
3. Using the plastic tab, slide the hard disk drive module away from the connector; lift up the hard disk module to remove from the bay.
NOTE: To prevent damage to device, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.
5. Remove the two screws (E) securing the hard disk to the bracket and remove the hard disk from the bracket.