Replacing The Internal Storage Drive - Lenovo ThinkPad T460 User Manual

7. Reinstall the removable battery. See "Replacing the removable battery" on page 124.
8. Turn the computer over. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables.
Note: If you remove the base cover assembly when your computer has the battery pack installed or is
connected to ac power, there might be a risk of short circuits. Besides, the computer will not start after
you reinstall the base cover assembly. To start the computer, disconnect the ac power adapter and then
reconnect it to the computer.

Replacing the internal storage drive

Before you start, print these instructions. Read the Important safety information first, see "Important safety
information" on page vi.
Attention: The internal storage drive, such as hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive, is very
sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data. Observe the following
guidelines:
• Replace the internal storage drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors and slot of the
internal storage drive are not designed for frequent changes or replacement.
• Do not drop the internal storage drive or subject it to physical shocks. Put the internal storage drive on a
material, such as soft cloth, that absorbs any physical shocks.
• Do not apply pressure to the cover of the internal storage drive.
• Do not touch the connector.
• Before removing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the information on it, and then
turn off the computer.
• Never remove the internal storage drive while the computer is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation
mode.
To replace the internal storage drive, do the following:
1. Disable the built-in battery. See "Disabling the built-in battery" on page 123.
2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the removable battery. See "Replacing the removable battery" on page 124.
4. Remove the base cover assembly. See "Replacing the base cover assembly" on page 126.
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