Replacing The Storage Drive - Lenovo ThinkPad E450 User Manual

8. Attach the cover 1
9. Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables.

Replacing the storage drive

Before you start, print these instructions and read "Important safety information" on page vi.
Attention: The hard disk drive, hybrid 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, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired.
The connectors and slot of the hard disk drive, hybrid 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, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive, make a backup copy of all the
information on it and then turn off the computer.
• Never remove the drive while the computer is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
To replace the hard disk drive, hybrid 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. Wait
several minutes to let the computer cool.
2. Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
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and pivot it downwards 2 . Then tighten the screws 3 .