Lenovo 4271, 4272, 4269, 4265, 4264, 4266 Replacing a hard disk drive, Rotating the air flow wall

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Note: You might need to disconnect power cables for other hard disk drives installed in your computer and then rotate the air flow wall outward for easier access to the rear of the new hard disk drive.

Figure 22. Rotating the air flow wall

10.Connect the other end of the signal cable to one of the available hard disk drive connectors on the system board. See “Locating parts and connectors on the system board” on page 9.

11.Reconnect all hard disk drive power cables that you have removed and then rotate the air flow wall inward into the computer.

12.Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 14.

13.Reinstall the PCI card holder. See “Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holder” on page 15.

What to do next:

•To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.

•To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 37.

Replacing a hard disk drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:

http://support.lenovo.com

This section provides instructions on how to replace a hard disk drive.

To replace a hard disk 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.

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Contents ThinkStation User Guide Third Edition December Copyright Lenovo 2010 Contents Appendix A. System memory speed Appendix B. Notices Important safety information Iv ThinkStation User Guide Features Product overviewSystem management features Input/Output I/O featuresAudio subsystem ConnectivitySpecifications Power supplySecurity features Preinstalled software programsSoftware overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemProduct Recovery ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo WelcomeLocating computer controls, connectors, and parts Antivirus softwareLocating connectors on the rear of your computer Rear connector locationsConnector Locating componentsLocating parts and connectors on the system board Component locationsSystem board part and connector locations System board part and connector locations Sata connectors Battery Microprocessor Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Removing the computer coverRemoving and reinstalling the front bezel Removing the computer coverRemoving and reinstalling the PCI card holder Removing the front bezelRemoving the PCI card holder Installing or replacing a memory module Installing the PCI card holderRemoving the optical drive bracket Open the retaining clips as shown ThinkStation User Guide Installing or replacing a PCI card What to do nextRemoving a PCI card Installing a new hard disk drive Installing a new PCI cardInstalling a new hard disk drive into the bracket Installing a new hard disk drive Replacing a hard disk drive Rotating the air flow wallReplacing the optical drive Removing the hard disk driveRemoving the optical drive Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Connecting a new optical driveRemoving the optical drive bracket Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assembly bracket Replacing the rear fan assembly Installing the new front fan assembly bracketRemoving the rear fan assembly Installing the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard or mouseCompleting the parts replacement Connecting the USB keyboard or mouseBasic security features Obtaining device driversLocking devices Locking devicesPassword protection Recovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery mediaPerforming backup and recovery operations On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your systemClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Performing a backup operationPerforming a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Installing or reinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problemsRecovery information ThinkStation User Guide Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing or changing settings Using passwordsPassword considerations Administrator passwordUser Password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordViewing or changing the startup device sequence Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settings Exiting the Setup Utility programInstalling Sata hard disk drives Configuring RAIDConfiguring RAID for machine types 4262, 4263, 4264, Configuring RAID for machine types 4266, 4269, 4271, Creating RAID volumesDeleting RAID volumes Installing Sata or SAS hard disk drives From the RAID Config menu, select Create arrayFrom the RAID Config menu, select Delete array Configuring the Marvell Bios Setup to delete an arrayFrom the RAID Config menu, select Spare Management Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating system programs ThinkStation User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs Basic troubleshootingLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programsLenovo Solution Center PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery PC-Doctor for DOSCleaning an optical mouse Getting information, help, and service Information resourcesOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsSafety and warranty Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for serviceUsing other services Purchasing additional services Appendix A. System memory speed Dimm type and speed PC3-8500R Appendix A. System memory speed Dimm type and speed PC3-8500R Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeEuropean conformance CE mark Index CRUPassword Page ThinkStation User Guide Page 89Y7306
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