Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon User Manual page 95

• Replace the solid-state drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors and slot of the
solid-state drive are not designed for frequent changes or replacement.
• Do not drop the solid-state drive or subject it to physical shocks. Put the solid-state drive on a material,
such as soft cloth, that absorbs any physical shocks.
• Do not apply pressure to the cover of the solid-state drive.
• Do not touch the connector.
• Before removing the solid-state drive, make a backup copy of all the information on it, and then turn
off the computer.
• Never remove the solid-state drive while the computer is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
To replace the solid-state drive, do the following:
1. Disable the built-in battery. See "Disabling the built-in battery" on page 75.
2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the base cover. See "Replacing the base cover" on page 77.
4. Remove the screw that secures the solid-state drive.
5. Remove the solid-state drive.
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