Lenovo TC A55-9636, 9638, 9643, 9644, 9645, 9640 manual Connecting a serial ATA drive

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Note: If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. You can obtain this bracket from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center.

7.Reinstall the front bezel.

8.Slide the optical drive lock to the unlock position. See “Locating components” on page 21.

9.If you are installing a 3.5-inch drive, install the drive into the Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch.

10.Install the drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position.

11.Slide the optical drive lock 1 to the locked position.

12.Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the cable connections.

13.Continue at “Connecting a serial ATA drive.”

Connecting a serial ATA drive

A serial optical or additional hard disk drive can be connected to any available SATA connector.

1.Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive.

2.Locate the available SATA connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 23.

3.Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the available SATA connector on the system board.

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Contents Page Page Page Page Contents Appendix A. Manual modem Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService and upgrades General safety guidelinesStatic electricity prevention Voltage-selection switch Power cords and power adaptersBatteries Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Electrical current safety informationTo connect To disconnect Lithium battery noticeModem safety information Laser compliance statement Power supply statementAdditional safety information Data safetyCleaning and maintenance Introduction Xvi User Guide Glare and lighting Arranging your workspaceComfort Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulationConnecting your computer Setting up your computerUser Guide Setting up your computer User Guide 1394 Completing important tasks Turning on powerFinishing the software installation Shutting down the computer Installing other operating systemsUpdating your operating system Updating your antivirus softwareUser Guide Features Installing optionsMemory Expansion Available options Environment SpecificationsDimensions WeightHandling static-sensitive devices Supported operating positionsTools required Installing external options Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Connector DescriptionOpening the cover Locating components Accessing system board components and drives Identifying parts on the system board Bios WPInstalling memory What to do next Installing PCI adaptersInstalling internal drives Drive specifications Installing a drive in bay Connecting a serial ATA drive Installing a diskette drive in bay Installing options Security features Changing the battery Integrated cable lock Password protectionErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Closing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Creating and using the Product Recovery disc Recovering softwarePerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media To create rescue media, do the following Creating and using a Recovery Repair disketteRecovering or installing device drivers Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequenceUser Guide Using passwords Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsUsing Security Profile by Device User PasswordAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a passwordChanging the startup device sequence Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsUpdating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing Bios from a diskette or CD-ROM Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing Bios from your operating systemUpdating system programs User Guide Symptom Action Troubleshooting and diagnosticsBasic troubleshooting Diagnostic programs PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for WindowsCreating diagnostic diskettes Optical mouse Cleaning the mousePC-Doctor for Windows PE Non-optical mouse Troubleshooting and diagnostics User Guide ThinkVantage Productivity Center Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Online Books folderHelp and service Access HelpSafety and Warranty Calling for service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsPurchasing additional services Using other servicesBasic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commandsInternal speaker on until carrier detected Low speaker volumeSet Pulse dial as default Set Tone Dial as defaultExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commandsVoice commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeIndex Page Page Part Number 42Y4610
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