Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo V55t Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Removal steps

Hard disk drive

Prerequisite
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
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 56.
2. Remove the front bezel. See "Front bezel" on page 57.
3. Remove the optical drive, if any. See "Optical drive" on page 57.
4. Remove the drive bay assembly. See "Drive bay assembly" on page 58.
5. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive.
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