Replacing The Hard Disk Drive - ThinkPad T430 User Manual

4. Press the latch as shown and detach the battery.
5. Turn the computer over again. Reconnect the ac power adapter and all cables.

Replacing the hard disk drive

Before you start, print these instructions.
Notes: 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 drive swapping.
• Do not drop the drive or subject it to physical shocks. Put the drive on a material, such as soft cloth, that
absorbs any physical shocks.
• Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive.
• Do not touch the connector.
• Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup copy of all the information on it, and then turn
the computer off.
• Never remove the drive while the system 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. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the battery. See "Replacing the battery" on page 69.
4. Loosen the screw that secures the cover of the slot.
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