M.2 Solid-State Drives - Lenovo ThinkEdge SE30 User Manual

M.2 solid-state drives

Prerequisite
Before you start, read Appendix B "Important safety information" on page 51 and print the following
instructions.
Avoid contact with the hot computer. During operation, the computer becomes hot enough to burn the skin.
Before you touch the computer, turn off the computer, disconnect power, and wait approximately 30 minutes
for the computer to cool.
Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and
permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines:
• Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for
frequent changes or replacement.
• Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.
• Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get
damaged.
• Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive.
• Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage
drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.
For access, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.
2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer.
3. Remove the bottom cover. See "Bottom cover" on page 38.
Replacement steps
Note: A thermal pad might cover the M.2 solid-state drive. To access the M.2 solid-state drive, peel off the
thermal pad first.
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