Installing The Solid-State Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 10B0 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Note: If necessary, apply the appropriate amount of thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink
and fan assembly.
12. Install all memory modules and PCI Express cards removed from the failing system board on the new
system board. See "Installing or replacing a memory module" on page 92 and "Installing or replacing a
PCI Express card" on page 94.
13. Refer to your record to connect cables to the new system board. You also can refer to "Locating
parts on the system board" on page 73 to help you locate the connectors on the system board and
connect cables.
14. To complete the replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 131.
The failing system board must be returned with a microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins during
shipping and handling.
To install the microprocessor socket cover, do the following:
1. After you have removed the microprocessor from the failing system board, close the microprocessor
retainer and then put the lever to the locked position to secure the retainer in place.
2. Note the orientation of the socket cover, and install one side of the socket cover onto the microprocessor
socket. Carefully press the other side of the socket cover downward until the socket cover snaps
into position.
Note: Your microprocessor socket and cover might look slightly different from the illustration.
Figure 39. Installing the socket cover onto the microprocessor socket
3. Carefully check the four corners of the socket cover to ensure that the cover is seated securely.
4. Follow any additional instructions included with the replacement part you received.

Installing the solid-state drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
"Important safety information" on page 1.
This section provides instructions on how to install the 2.5-inch solid-state drive.
To install the solid-state drive, do the following:
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