Replacing The Hard Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive - Lenovo ThinkPad L540 User Manual

4. Insert the new SIM card firmly into the slot until you hear a click.
5. Install the battery pack. See "Replacing the battery pack" on page 67.
6. Turn over the computer and connect the ac power adapter and all cables.

Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive

Before you start, print these instructions.
Attention: The hard disk drive or solid-state drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage
and permanent loss of data. Observe the following guidelines:
• Replace the hard disk drive or solid-state drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors
and slot of the hard disk drive or solid-state drive are not designed for frequent changes or replacement.
• Do not drop the hard disk drive or solid-state drive or subject it to physical shocks. Put the hard disk drive
or solid-state drive on a material, such as soft cloth, that absorbs any physical shocks.
• Do not apply pressure to the cover of the hard disk drive or solid-state drive.
• Do not touch the connector.
• Before removing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive, make a backup copy of all the information
on it, and then turn off the computer.
• Never remove the hard disk drive or solid-state drive while the computer is operating, in sleep mode,
or in hibernation mode.
To replace the hard disk drive or solid-state drive, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer, then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack. See "Replacing the battery pack" on page 67.
3. Loosen the screws
the direction shown by the arrow
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1 that secure the base cover assembly. Then remove the base cover assembly in
2 .