Replacing The Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 62z Hardware Maintenance Manual

This section provides instructions on how to remove the VESA mount bracket.
To remove the VESA mount bracket, 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. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface. Hold the sides of your computer and
gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
3. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 75.
4. Locate the VESA mount bracket. See "Locating major FRUs and CRUs" on page 67.
5. Remove the four screws
out of the computer.
Figure 10. Removing the VESA mount bracket
6. To reinstall the VESA mount bracket, position the VESA mount bracket into the computer so that the
screw holes align with those in the computer. Reinstall the four screws to secure the VESA mount
bracket.
7. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 100.

Replacing the hard disk drive

Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety
information" in the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the
Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
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that secure the VESA mount bracket and lift the VESA mount bracket