Blind-Connect Assembly - Lenovo ThinkStation P510 Hardware Maintenance Manual

5. Install the new M.2 solid-state drive into the M.2 slot until the notch
screw hole in the flex adapter. Then, install the screw to secure the new solid-state drive.
Figure 92. Installing the M.2 solid-state drive
6. Install the flex adapter with the new M.2 solid-state drive into the flex adapter slot on the system board.
See "Flex adapter" on page 165.
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 189.

Blind-connect assembly

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
Note: The blind-connect assembly is available only when you are using the following type of storage
drive bracket.
Figure 93. Storage drive bracket supported by blind-connect assembly
To install or replace the blind-connect assembly, do the following:
1. Prepare your computer. See "Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover" on page 99.
2. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the blind-connect assembly.
3. Remove the storage drive brackets to get access to the blind-connect assembly at the bottom of
the storage drive bay.
4. If you are replacing the blind-connect assembly, do the following to remove the old blind-connect
assembly:
1 is aligned with the corresponding
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