Installing The Solid State Drive - Lenovo ThinkStation E31 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Refer to the "Lithium battery notice" in the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide for information about replacing
and disposing of the battery.
To replace the battery, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page 120.
3. Locate the battery. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 82.
4. Remove the old battery.
Figure 68. Removing the old battery
5. Install a new battery.
Figure 69. Installing a new battery
6. Close the computer cover and connect the cables. See "Completing the parts replacement" on
page 165.
Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after replacing the battery, an error message
might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery.
7. Turn on the computer and all attached devices.
8. Use the Setup Utility program to set the date, time, and any passwords. See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup
Utility program" on page 53.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 165.

Installing the solid state drive

Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding "Important Safety Information"
on page 1.
This section provides instructions on how to install the 2.5-inch solid state drive into the 3.5-inch hard
disk drive bracket.
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