Replacing The Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo 3692A3U User Manual

Replacing the hard disk drive

This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive if your
computer has one. For computer models that do not have an internal hard disk
drive installed and use a remote hard disk drive accessed through the SMC -
Storage Array, contact your network or storage administrator.
To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:
Figure 9. Removing the hard disk drive
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Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and
understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety
and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
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. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page 14.
3. Disconnect the power cable from the optical drive first.
4. Press inward on the side tabs of the hard disk drive bracket. Place your finger
on the tab located on the front of the hard disk drive bracket and then pivot
the hard disk drive upward to remove it from the hard disk drive bay.
5. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the hard disk
drive.
6. Flex the sides of the hard disk drive bracket properly to remove the hard disk
drive out of the bracket.