Replacing The Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo C325 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Step 11. Install the new optical drive as follows:
a. Align the new optical drive with the cover, and then push the cover back into position.
b. Screw the metal bracket onto the new optical drive.
c. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay.
Step 12. Screw the new optical drive onto the chassis.

Replacing the hard disk drive

Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover.
Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo
recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches
or other damage.
To replace the hard disk drive
Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating
system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices.
Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O)
cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to "Left and right view"
and "Rear view" for help with locating the various connectors.
Step 4. Remove the hard disk drive cover as shown.
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