1040 Hard Disk Drive - IBM ThinkPad T43 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Removing and replacing a FRU

1040 Hard disk drive

Attention
v Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any
physical shock to it. The hard disk drive is
sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling
can cause damage and permanent loss of data.
v Before removing the drive, have the user make a
backup copy of all the information on it if
possible.
v Never remove the drive while the system is
operating or is in suspend mode.
For access, remove this FRU:
v "1010 Battery pack (14.1-in. LCD models)" on page 72
v "1020 Battery pack (15.0-in. LCD models)" on page 74
Note: The hard disk is attached to the cover.
Step Screw (quantity)
1
HDD screw (1) or security screw (1)
Note: Use a 2.5-mm Allen wrench to remove the security screw.
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