Lenovo A50, M50e Series manual Installing a drive

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The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays.

The following list describes some of the drives that you can install in each bay and their height requirements:

1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.)

CD drive or DVD drive (preinstalled in

 

some models)

 

5.25-inch hard disk drive

2 Bay 2 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.)

5.25-inch hard disk drive

 

3.5-inch hard disk drive (requires a

 

mounting bracket)

 

CD drive

 

DVD drive

3 Bay 3 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 in.)

3.5-inch hard disk drive (preinstalled)

4 Bay 4 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1.0 in.)

3.5-inch diskette drive (preinstalled)

Notes:

1.Drives that are greater than 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) high cannot be installed.

2.Install removable media (tape or CD) drives in the accessible bay (bay 1 or 2).

Installing a drive

To install an internal drive, follow these steps:

1.Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9.

2.If your computer has a CD drive or DVD drive, you might need to remove the signal and power cables from the drive.

3.If the drive you are installing is a removable-media drive, remove the bay panel from the front bezel.

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Contents ThinkCentre Page ThinkCentre Page Contents Appendix C. Manual modem Conditions that require immediate action Important safety informationService General safety guidelinesPower cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Extension cords and related devicesBatteries Heat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safetyTo connect To disconnect Additional safety informationModem safety information Lithium battery noticeConnexion Déconnexion Consignes de sécurité relatives au modem Laser compliance statementXii User Guide Information resources OverviewIdentifying your computer Types 8149, 8177, FeaturesVideo subsystem Operating systems preinstalled varies by model type Specifications Tools required Available optionsHandling static-sensitive devices Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Installing external optionsLocating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Connector DescriptionRemoving the cover Identifying parts on the system board Locating componentsInstalling memory What to do next Installing adaptersWhat to do next Drive specifications Installing internal drivesInstalling a drive User Guide Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive Installing security featuresRope clip Identifying security locksUser Guide Changing the battery Integrated cable lock Password protectionErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Types 8126, 8174, 8175, Power supply with manual voltage selection switch Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility3 Height 398 mm 15.67 Width 180 mm 7.08 Depth 402 mm 15.82 Available options Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Removing the cover Locating components Installing memory What to do next Installing adapters Secure the adapter with the screw as shown Drive specifications Installing a drive Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Installing security features 1 Rope clip 2 Integrated cable lock 3 Padlock loop Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and 8176 Integrated cable lock Password protection Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Types 8126, 8174, 8175, and 8176 User Guide Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, Internal drives Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility5 Height 413 mm 16.25 Width 191 mm 7.5 Depth 406 mm 16 Available options Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device drivers Removing the cover Locating components Installing memory Installing adapters What to do next Installing internal drives Installing a drive Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and 8179 Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Installing security features Identifying security locks Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and 8179 Integrated cable lock Password protection Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables Types 8084, 8085, 8147, 8148, and 8179 User Guide Using the IBM Setup Utility program Selecting a startup device Administrator passwordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by DeviceSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settingsChanging the startup sequence User Guide System programs Updating flashing Bios from a disketteUpdating flashing Bios from your operating system Appendix A. Updating system programsRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Cleaning an optical mouse Appendix B. Cleaning the mouseCleaning a mouse with a ball User Guide Basic AT commands Appendix C. 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 C. Manual modem commands User Guide CRU parts list Appendix D. Customer replaceable unit CRU parts listUser Guide Appendix E. Notices Trademarks Television output noticeDrives IndexReplacing the cover Page Part Number 19R0764

A50, M50e Series specifications

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