Chapter 6. Replacing Devices; Static Electricity Prevention; Disabling The Built-In Battery - Lenovo ThinkPad X240 User Manual

Chapter 6. Replacing devices

This chapter contains the following items:
• "Static electricity prevention" on page 67
• "Disabling the built-in battery" on page 67
• "Installing or replacing the SIM card" on page 68
• "Replacing the battery pack" on page 69
• "Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive" on page 71
• "Replacing a memory module" on page 75
• "Replacing an M.2 wireless-LAN card" on page 77
• "Replacing an M.2 wireless-WAN card" on page 80

Static electricity prevention

Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and options.
Improper handling of static-sensitive parts can damage the part. When you unpack an option or a CRU,
do not open the static-protective package that contains the part until the instructions direct you to install
the part.
When you handle options or CRUs, or perform any work inside the computer, take the following precautions
to avoid static-electricity damage:
• Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
• Always handle components carefully. Handle adapters, memory modules, and other circuit boards by the
edges. Never touch exposed circuitry.
• Prevent others from touching components.
• When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the static-protective package that contains the
part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two
seconds. This reduces static electricity in the package and your body.
• When possible, remove the static-sensitive part from the static-protective package and install the part
without setting it down. When this is not possible, place the static-protective package on a smooth,
level surface and place the part on the package.
• Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface.

Disabling the built-in battery

Before replacing any devices, ensure that you have disabled the built-in battery by doing the following:
1. Disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer.
2. Restart the computer. Press F1 to enter ThinkPad Setup when the ThinkPad logo appears.
3. Select Config ➙ Power. The submenu is displayed.
4. Select Disable Built-in Battery.
5. Click Yes in the Setup Warning window. Then the computer turns off and the built-in battery is disabled.
Wait for a few minutes to let the computer cool.
The built-in battery will be automatically enabled again when the ac power adapter is reconnected to the
computer.
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