Replacing The Hard Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive - Lenovo ThinkPad X240s User Manual

4. Reinstall the new base cover assembly and tighten the screws.
5. Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables.
Note: If you remove the base cover assembly when your computer is connected to ac power, there might be
a risk of short circuits. Besides, the computer will not start after you reinstall the base cover assembly. To
start the computer, disconnect the ac power adapter and then reconnect it to the computer.

Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive

Before you start, print these instructions.
Attention: The hard disk drive or solid-state drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage
and permanent loss of data. Observe the following guidelines:
• Replace the hard disk drive or solid-state drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors
and slot of the hard disk drive or solid-state drive are not designed for frequent changes, or replacement.
• Do not drop the hard disk or solid-state drive or subject it to physical shocks. Put the hard disk drive or
solid-state drive on a material, such as soft cloth, that absorbs any physical shocks.
• Do not apply pressure to the cover of the hard disk drive or solid-state drive.
• Do not touch the connector.
• Before removing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive, make a backup copy of all the information
on it, and then turn off the computer .
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