Replacing The 2.5-Inch Storage Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre E63z User Manual

5. Loosen the two screws
it from the computer.
Figure 14. Removing the computer cover

Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive

This section provides instructions on how to replace the 2.5-inch storage drive.
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
Note: The 2.5-inch storage drive might be a 2.5-inch hard disk drive, a 2.5-inch hybrid drive, or a 2.5-inch
solid-state drive.
To replace the 2.5-inch storage 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. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay
it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
3. Remove the frame stand. See "Removing and installing the frame stand" on page 99.
4. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 102.
1 at the bottom of the computer. Then, lift the computer cover to remove
.
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