Before servicing the computer
Carefully read this topic before servicing the computer.
Removing the SIM card
Some models you are servicing might have the SIM card that the customer has installed. If the computer you
are servicing has the SIM card installed, remove it before you start the servicing.
After you finish the servicing, ensure that you insert the card back into the slot firmly.
Disabling the built-in battery
Before replacing any FRU, ensure that you have disabled the built-in battery by doing the following:
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer.
2. Turn on your computer. Press F1 to enter ThinkPad Setup when the ThinkPad logo is displayed.
3. Select Config ➙ Power. The Power submenu is displayed.
4. Select Disable built-in battery.
5. Click Yes in the Setup Warning window, then the computer will be turned off automatically. Wait three to
five minutes to let the computer cool.
1010 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive assembly
Attention:
• Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper
handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data.
• Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible.
• Never remove the drive while the computer is operating or in suspend mode.
Removal steps of hard disk drive or solid-state drive assembly
Loosen the screw
1
, and then remove the hard disk drive or solid-state drive door
hard disk drive with bracket from the computer
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.
2
. Then remove the