Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly - Lenovo ThinkStation P310 User Manual

9. To install the storage converter into the 3.5-inch hard-disk-drive bracket, flex the bracket and align pin
1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin
Figure 62. Installing the storage converter with the new solid-state drive into the hard-disk-drive bracket
10. Install the storage converter with the bracket into the hard-disk-drive bay. See "Replacing the primary
hard disk drive" on page 90 or "Replacing the secondary hard disk drive" on page 92.
11. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the solid-state drive.
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 101.

Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Read
this first: Important safety information" on page v.
CAUTION:
The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the
computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
To replace the heat sink and fan assembly, 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 54.
3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board.
4. Locate the heat sink and fan assembly. See "Parts on the system board" on page 6.
5. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the system
board. See "Parts on the system board" on page 6.
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4 on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the storage converter.