Handling The Hard Disk Drive; Replacing The Hard Disk Drive; About Your Thinkpad Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo ThinkPad User Manual

About your ThinkPad Hard Disk Drive

This section provides information on handling and replacing your ThinkPad
Hard Disk Drive.

Handling the hard disk drive

To protect your hard disk drive, observe the following precautions:
v Keep the drive in its static-protective bag until you are ready to install the
drive in your ThinkPad computer. If you must put the drive down, place the
static-protective bag on a flat, padded surface, and place the drive on the
bag with the component side facing up.
v Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the
components inside the drive housing.
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity buildup.
v Do not subject the drive to physical shocks.
v Handle the drive by the edges.
v Do not touch any exposed components on the drive.
v Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive.
Attention:
The drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and
permanent loss of data on the hard disk. Before removing the hard disk
drive, make a backup copy of all the information on the hard disk, and
then turn the computer off. Never remove the drive while the system is
operating, in standby mode, or in hibernation mode.

Replacing the hard disk drive

Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The
connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent
changes or drive swapping.
Note: The following procedure may vary depending on the model of your
ThinkPad computer. For more detailed instructions, refer to your system
documentation.
To replace the hard disk drive, complete the following procedure:
1. Turn off your ThinkPad computer.
2. Disconnect the ac adapter and all cables from the computer.
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