Lenovo Z61m, Z61t, Z61e warranty Upgrading the hard disk drive, Handling a hard disk drive

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Upgrading the hard disk drive

Upgrading the hard disk drive

Important

Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the hard disk drive.

You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.

Notes:

1.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.

2.The ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery workspace and the Product Recovery program are not included on an optional hard disk drive.

Attention

Handling a hard disk drive

vDo not drop the drive or subject it to physical shocks. Put the drive on a material, such as soft cloth, that absorbs the physical shock.

vDo not apply pressure to the cover of the drive.

vDo not touch the connector.

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.

To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:

1.Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac adapter and all cables from the computer.

2.Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.

3.Remove the battery.

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Contents ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Contents Iv ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Read first Read first Finding information This guide and other publicationsFinding information with the ThinkVantage button Be gentle with your computer Important tips Be careful about where and how you workCaring for your ThinkPad computer Handle storage media and drives properly Take care in setting passwordsCarry your computer properly Other important tipsCleaning the cover of your computer Care for the fingerprint reader Cleaning your computer keyboardCleaning your computer display Caring for your ThinkPad computer Caring for your ThinkPad computer Solving computer problems Frequently asked questions How can I prevent problems with my ThinkPad computer?Diagnosing problems Error messages Diagnosing HDD from Bios Setup UtilityTroubleshooting Solving computer problems Solving computer problems Select Security-Predesktop Area-Access Predesktop Area Solving computer problems Errors without messages Password problem Keyboard problems Pointing device problemsStandby or hibernation problems Computer screen problems Click AdvancedBattery problems Startup problem Hard disk drive problemFingerprint authentication problems Other problemsStarting Bios Setup Utility Starting Bios Setup Utility Starting Bios Setup Utility Restoring factory contents Recovery optionsUsing Rescue and Recovery Recovering data Installing a new operating systemReplacing the battery Upgrading and replacing devicesUpgrading the hard disk drive Handling a hard disk driveThinkPad Z61t ThinkPad Z61m, Z61p or Z61eUpgrading the hard disk drive Replacing memory Replacing memory Replacing memory Replacing memory Replacing memory Replacing memory Getting help on the Web Calling the Customer Support Center Getting help and serviceGetting help and service Getting help and service Getting help around the world ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Warranty Period Appendix A. Warranty informationWarranty Information Types of Warranty Service Courier or Depot Service Customer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ ServiceOn-site Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCRU and Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service Worldwide telephone listCountry or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Tier 2 CRUsThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix C. Features and Specifications FeaturesSpecifications Battery life Power source ac adapterBattery pack Heat outputSpecifications Appendix D. Notices Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Television output noticeElectronic emissions notices European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementAvis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC IBM Lotus Software Offer European Countries U. S. Or CanadaLatin American Countries Trademarks Asia Pacific CountriesThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Bios IndexThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Part Number 42T7750