Installing Or Replacing The Msata Solid-State Drive - Lenovo 30A0 Hardware Maintenance Manual

2. To install the solid-state drive with the storage converter into the 3.5-inch hard disk drive bracket, flex
the bracket and align pin
the storage converter.
Figure 39. Installing the solid-state drive with the storage converter into the hard disk drive bracket
3. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the solid-state drive.
4. Install the solid-state drive into the desired hard disk drive bay. See "Replacing the primary hard disk
drive" on page 123 or "Replacing the secondary hard disk drive" on page 125.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 147.

Installing or replacing the mSATA solid-state drive

Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding "Important safety information"
on page 1.
This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the mSATA solid-state drive.
Note: The mSATA solid-state drive is only available in some models. For new installation, see "Installing the
card reader" on page 96. For replacement, see "Replacing the card reader" on page 98.
Installing the mSATA solid-state drive
To install the mSATA solid-state drive, do the following:
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1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the corresponding holes in