Replacing the hard disk drive

Replacing the hard disk drive

You can replace a damaged hard disk drive yourself.

Note: Replace the hard disk drive only if you have it repaired. The connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent changes, or drive swapping. The Product Recovery program and the Access ThinkPad Predesktop Area are not contained in the replacement 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.

4.Remove the screw that secures the hard disk drive.

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IBM G40 Series manual Replacing the hard disk drive, Handling a hard disk drive

G40 Series specifications

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