Replacing The Storage Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M800 User Manual

Replacing the storage drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Read
this first: Important safety information" on page iii.
To replace the storage drive, refer to one of the following topics:
• "Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive in the primary or secondary storage drive bay" on page 55
• "Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the primary or secondary storage drive bay" on page 57
• "Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure" on page 59
Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive in the primary or secondary storage drive bay
To replace the 2.5-inch storage drive in the primary or secondary storage drive bay, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected 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 52.
3. Locate the 2.5-inch storage drive you want to replace. See "Computer components" on page 4.
4. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 2.5-inch storage drive.
5. Slide out the 3.5-inch storage drive bracket to remove it from the computer.
Figure 14. Removing the 3.5-inch storage drive bracket
6. Flex the sides of the blue bracket to remove the 2.5-inch storage converter from the 3.5-inch storage
drive bracket.
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