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

8. Install the new mSATA solid-state drive into the card reader drive bay until it snaps into position. Then,
push the new mSATA solid-state drive to the left until the screw hole in the metal bracket of the mSATA
solid-state drive is aligned with the corresponding hole in the chassis.
Figure 138. Installing the mSATA solid-state drive into the chassis
9. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the rear of the storage converter.
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 234.

Replacing the mSATA solid-state drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Safety information" on page 1.
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 159.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 160
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