Replacing The Primary Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M72e Hardware Maintenance Manual

To install the microprocessor socket cover, do the following:
1. Release the lever securing the microprocessor retainer and open the retainer to access the
microprocessor.
2. Grasp the microprocessor on the sides and lift it straight up and out of the socket. Do not touch the
contacts on the microprocessor socket.
3. Lower the microprocessor retainer, and then lower the lever to secure the retainer. Ensure that the
lever is locked into position.
4. Note the orientation of the socket cover, and install one side of the socket cover into the microprocessor
socket.
Figure 32. Installing one side of the socket cover into the microprocessor socket
Note: Your microprocessor socket and cover might look slightly different from the illustration.
5. Carefully press the other side of the socket cover downward until the socket cover snaps into position.
6. Carefully check the four corners of the socket cover to make sure that the cover is secured in the
microprocessor socket.
7. Follow any additional instructions included with the replacement part you received.
Note: If your system board has two microprocessor sockets, be sure to install a socket cover for each
microprocessor socket.

Replacing the primary hard disk drive

Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information"
on page 1.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the primary hard disk drive.
To replace the primary hard disk drive, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 84.
3. Locate the primary hard disk drive. See "Locating internal drives" on page 76.
Note: There is also a secondary hard disk drive bay for you to purchase and install a secondary hard
disk drive by yourself. If you want to install a secondary hard disk drive, use the same way of installing
the primary hard disk drive.
4. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive.
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