Replacing The Internal Storage Drive - Lenovo ThinkPad T470p User Manual

8. Reinstall the removable battery.
9. Turn the computer over. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables.

Replacing the internal storage drive

Before you start, read "Important safety information" on page v and print the following instructions.
Attention: The internal storage drive (such as hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive) is sensitive.
Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data.
When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines:
• Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed
for frequent changes or replacement.
• Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.
• Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise the internal storage drive might get
damaged.
• Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive.
• Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage
drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.
2.5-inch hard disk drive
To replace the 2.5-inch hard disk drive, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect it from ac power and all cable.
2. Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the removable battery. See "Replacing the removable battery" on page 93.
4. Remove the base cover assembly. See "Replacing the base cover assembly" on page 96.
5. Remove the screw that secures the hard disk drive 1 . Then, remove the hard disk drive
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