Lenovo ThinkStation P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual page 85

• Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for
frequent changes or replacement.
• Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.
• Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get
damaged.
• Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive.
• Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage
drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.
Removal steps of the M.2 solid-state drive Gen 4
• Remove the "Computer cover" on page 54.
• Remove the "2.5-inch primary storage drive, bracket, and cage" on page 58.
• Remove the M.2 solid-state drive and the heat sink (if any) depending on the computer model.
– For computers without the heat sink for the M.2 solid-state drive:
– For computers with the heat sink for the M.2 solid-state drive, do one of the following depending on the
computer model:
– Type 1
.
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