Lenovo ThinkPad E550 User Manual page 137

• Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive.
• Do not touch the connector.
• Before removing the storage drive, make a backup copy of all the information on it and then turn off the
computer.
• Never remove the drive while the computer is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
To replace the storage drive, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait
several minutes to let the computer cool.
2. Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the battery. See "Replacing the battery" on page 113.
4. Loosen the screws
5. Remove the screws
1
and then remove the cover
1 and then slide out the storage drive
2
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2 .
Chapter 10
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Replacing devices