Replacing The Primary Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo 10HJ User Manual

1. Install the solid-state drive into the storage converter. Then, install the 4 screws to secure the solid-state
drive to the storage converter.
Figure 28. Installing the solid-state drive into the storage converter
2. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the solid-state drive.
3. Install the solid-state drive into the hard disk drive bay. See "Replacing the primary hard disk drive"
on page 57.
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 73.

Replacing the primary hard disk drive

Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information"
on page v.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the primary hard disk drive.
Note: This section also applies to computer models with a 2.5-inch solid-state drive.
To replace the primary hard disk drive, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 40.
3. Locate the primary hard disk drive. See "Locating internal drives" on page 14.
Note: There is also a secondary hard disk drive bay for you to purchase and install a secondary hard
disk drive by yourself. If you want to install a secondary hard disk drive, use the same way of installing
the primary hard disk drive.
4. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive.
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