Replacing The Storage Drive - Lenovo 10GS User Manual

Replacing the storage drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Read
this first: Important safety information" on page iii .
To replace the storage drive, refer to one of the following topics:
• "Replacing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive" on page 61
• "Replacing the 2.5-inch primary storage drive" on page 63
• "Replacing the 2.5-inch secondary storage drive" on page 65
• "Replacing the M.2 solid-state drive" on page 67
Replacing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive
To replace the 3.5-inch primary storage drive, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected 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 54.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Replacing the front bezel" on page 54.
4. Remove the optical drive. See "Replacing the optical drive" on page 57.
5. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See "Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward"
on page 59.
6. Locate the 3.5-inch primary storage drive. See "Computer components" on page 6 .
7. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 3.5-inch storage drive.
8. Pull the storage drive bracket with the 3.5-inch storage drive out of the chassis.
Figure 22. Removing the bracket with the 3.5-inch primary storage drive
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