4. Install the storage converter with the bracket into the desired storage drive bay. See "Primary hard disk
drive" on page 81 or "Secondary hard disk drive" on page 82.
5. 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 87.
Replacing the solid-state drive
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Read
this first: Important safety information" on page v.
To replace the solid-state drive, do the following:
1. Prepare your computer. See "Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover" on page 57.
2. Locate the desired storage drive bay. See "Internal drives" on page 7.
3. Disconnect the signal cable and power cable from the solid-state drive.
4. Remove the storage converter with the solid-state drive from the storage drive bay. See "Primary hard
disk drive" on page 81 or "Secondary hard disk drive" on page 82.
5. Flex the sides of the plastic 3.5-inch storage drive bracket to remove the storage converter from the
bracket.
Figure 53. Removing the storage converter from the 3.5-inch storage drive bracket
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