Replacing The Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo IdeaCentre B345 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Attention: 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 computer screen
from scratches or other damage.
To replace a memory module
Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, 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 rear cover. Refer to "Removing the rear cover".
Step 5. Push out the latches on both sides of the memory socket to release the memory module. Gently
pull the memory module upward to remove it from its socket.
Step 6. Align the new memory module with the memory socket, then insert it and push down on the top
edge. Make sure the latches lock the memory module in place.
Step 7. Reattach the rear cover.

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.
Attention: 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 computer screen
from scratches or other damage.
To replace the hard disk drive
Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs 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 rear cover. Refer to "Removing the rear cover".
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