Replacing The Primary Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 10B0 Hardware Maintenance Manual

1. Install the solid-state drive into the storage converter. Then, install the four screws to secure the
solid-state drive to the storage converter.
Figure 40. Installing the solid-state drive into the storage converter
2. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the solid-state drive.
3. Install the solid-state drive into the hard disk drive bay. See "Replacing the primary hard disk drive" on
page 111 .
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 131.

Replacing the primary hard disk 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 replace the primary hard disk drive.
Note: This section also applies to computer models with a 2.5-inch solid-state drive.
To replace the primary hard disk drive, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 90.
3. Locate the primary hard disk drive. See "Locating major FRUs and CRUs" on page 71.
Note: There is also a secondary hard disk drive bay for you to purchase and install a secondary hard
disk drive by yourself. If you want to install a secondary hard disk drive, use the same way of installing
the primary hard disk drive.
4. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive.
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Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs (machine types: 10B0, 10B1, 10B2, 10B3, 10HJ, and 10HK)
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