Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Replacing the hard disk drive
Attention
Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before
reading the “Important safety information” in the
Safety and Warranty
Guide
that was included with your computer or in the
Hardware
Maintenance Manual
(HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the
Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM
, go to the Support Web site at
http://consumersupport.lenovo.com
To replace the hard disk drive:
1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.
Note:
For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side.
2. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive.
3. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive from drive bay.
4. Remove the hard disk drive by pulling it straight out of the drive bay.
5. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay.
6. Screw back the four screws on the drive bay.