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 112. 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 hard disk drive" on
page 169.
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 216.

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
mSATA solid-state drive" on page 163. For replacement, see "Replacing the mSATA solid-state drive" on
page 165.
Installing the mSATA solid-state drive
To install the mSATA solid-state drive, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 150.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 151.
4. Locate the card reader drive bay. See "Locating internal drives" on page 84.
Note: You might have to remove the metal cover of the card reader drive bay.
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Replacing FRUs (machine types: 30A2 and 30A3)
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