Replacing The 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive Or Hybrid Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre E73z Hardware Maintenance Manual

6. To install the hard-disk-drive EMI shield, align the hole in the EMI shield with the standoff in the chassis
as shown. Then, push the EMI shield straight down until it is secured by the standoff firmly and the three
tabs 1 on the EMI shield also are secured by the corresponding holes in the chassis.
Figure 13. Installing the hard-disk-drive EMI shield

Replacing the 3.5-inch hard disk drive or hybrid hard disk drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
2 "Safety information" on page 3.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the 3.5-inch hard disk drive or hybrid hard disk drive.
Note: The 3.5-inch hybrid hard disk drive is available only in some models. To replace the 3.5-inch hybrid
hard disk drive, follow the steps of replacing the 3.5-inch hard disk drive.
To replace the 3.5-inch hard disk drive, 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 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 stand. See "Removing and installing the computer stand" on page 71.
4. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 75.
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