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About your Lenovo Notebook Computer Hard Disk
Drive
This section provides information on handling and replacing your Lenovo
Notebook Computer Hard Disk Drive.
Handling the hard disk drive
To protect your hard disk drive, observe the following precautions:
v Keep the drive in its static-protective bag until you are ready to install the
drive in your Lenovo notebook computer. If you must put the drive down,
place the static-protective bag on a flat, padded surface, and place the drive
on the bag with the component side facing up.
v Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the
components inside the drive housing.
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity buildup.
v Do not subject the drive to physical shocks.
v Handle the drive by the edges.
v Do not touch any exposed components on the drive.
v Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive.
Attention: The drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage
and permanent loss of data on the hard disk. Before removing the hard disk
drive, make a backup copy of all the information on the hard disk, and then
turn the computer off. Never remove the drive while the system is operating,
in standby mode, or in hibernation mode.
Replacing the ThinkPad hard disk drive
Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The
connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent
changes or drive swapping.
Note: The following procedure may vary depending on the model of your
®
ThinkPad
notebook computer. For more detailed instructions, refer to your
system documentation.
To replace the hard disk drive, complete these steps:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Disconnect the ac adapter and all cables from the computer.
3. Close the display and turn the computer over.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the screw that secures the hard disk drive.
6. Remove the cover, then remove the hard disk drive by pulling on the tab.
© Lenovo 2006, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
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