Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Removal steps
Note: Reset the system date and time in the UEFI BIOS menu after installation.

Hard disk drive

Prerequisite
Before you start, read Chapter 1 "Important safety information" on page 1 and print the following
instructions.
Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is
cool.
Attention:
• The internal storage 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.
For access, do the following:
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Computer cover" on page 65.
2. Disconnect the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive cable.
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