Replacing The Hard Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive - Lenovo 20AQ User Manual

6. Reinstall the external battery pack and turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and
all cables.

Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive

Before you start, print these instructions.
Attention: The hard disk drive or solid-state drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage
and permanent loss of data. Observe the following guidelines:
• Replace the hard disk drive or solid-state drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors
and slot of the hard disk drive or solid-state drive are not designed for frequent changes or replacement.
• Do not drop the hard disk or solid-state drive or subject it to physical shocks. Put the hard disk drive or
solid-state drive on a material, such as soft cloth, that absorbs any physical shocks.
• Do not apply pressure to the cover of the hard disk drive or solid-state drive.
• Do not touch the connector.
• Before removing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive, make a backup copy of all the information
on it, and then turn off the computer .
• Never remove the hard disk drive or solid-state drive while the computer is operating, in sleep mode,
or in hibernation mode.
To replace the hard disk drive or solid-state drive, do the following:
1. Disable the built-in battery. See "Disabling the built-in battery" on page 67.
2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the external battery pack. See "Replacing the external battery pack" on page 69.
4. Remove the base cover assembly. See "Replacing the base cover assembly" on page 71.
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