Removing And Installing Hardware; External Options; Computer Cover - Lenovo ThinkStation P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual

Description
Item
3.5-inch primary storage drive
6
cage
2.5-inch primary storage drive
7
cage*
8 PCIe slots
* for selected models

Removing and installing hardware

This section provides instructions on how to remove and install hardware for your computer.
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Important safety information" on page 1.

External options

You can connect external options to your computer, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. For
some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection.
When installing an external option, see Chapter 3 "Product overview" on page 29 to identify the required
connector. Then, use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install
any required software or device drivers.

Computer cover

Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is
cool.
For access, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.
2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer.
3. Unlock any locking device that secures the computer cover.
4. Lay down the computer to place the computer cover facing up.
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Function
You can install the following storage drives in this cage:
• 3.5-inch storage drive
• 2.5-inch storage drive with a storage drive converter
You can install a 2.5-inch storage drive in this cage when the 3.5-inch
primary storage drive cage is occupied.
You can install compatible PCIe cards and PCIe solid-state drives in the
PCIe card slots.