Replacing The Primary Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M81 User Manual

2. To install the solid state drive with the storage converter into the 3.5-inch hard disk drive bracket, flex
the bracket and align pin
the storage converter.
Figure 36. Installing the solid state drive with the storage converter into the hard disk drive bracket
3. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the solid state drive.
4. Install the solid state drive into the desired hard disk drive bay. See "Replacing the primary hard disk
drive" on page 55 or "Replacing the secondary 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 67.

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: Depending on your model type, your computer might come with a 2.5-inch solid state drive. To install
the solid state drive, see "Installing the solid state drive" on page 54.
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 34.
3. Locate the primary hard disk drive. See "Locating internal drives" on page 14.
4. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive.
1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the corresponding holes in
.
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