Replacing The Internal Storage Drive - ThinkPad T470 User Manual

7. To install a new memory module, do the following:
a. Place the notched end of the new memory module toward the contact edge side of the memory slot.
Then insert the memory module into the slot at an angle of about 20 degrees
b. Pivot the memory module downward until it snaps into place
firmly installed in the slot and cannot be moved easily.
c. Close the film to protect the new memory module
8. Reinstall the base cover assembly and the removable battery.
9. Turn the computer over. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables to the computer.

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.
Note: Depending on your computer model, a 2.5-inch hard disk drive, a 2.5-inch solid-state drive, or an M.2
solid-state drive might come with your computer.
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