Replacing The Msata Solid-State Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M83 Hardware Maintenance Manual

3. Slide the mSATA solid-state drive storage converter into the card reader drive bay until it snaps into
position.
Figure 57. Installing the mSATA solid-state drive
4. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the mSATA solid-state drive.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 156.

Replacing the mSATA solid-state drive

To replace the mSATA solid-state 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. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 93.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 94.
4. Locate the card reader. See "Locating major FRUs and CRUs" on page 70.
5. Disconnect the signal cable and power cable from the mSATA solid-state drive.
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