Hardware Replacement Guide
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. Use the plastic handle to slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay.
4. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay.
5. Pivot in the drive bay in place.
6. Connect the power and signal cables to the hard disk drive. Refer to “Identifying
parts on the system board”.
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