Lenovo 2697, 2756D7U manual Installing or replacing the mSATA solid state drive

2.To install the solid state drive with the storage converter into the 3.5-inch hard disk drive bracket, flex the bracket and align pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the storage converter.

Figure 38. Installing the solid state drive with the storage converter into the hard disk drive bracket

3.Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the solid state drive.

4.Install the solid state drive into the desired hard disk drive bay. See “Replacing the primary hard disk drive” on page 61 or “Replacing the secondary hard disk drive” on page 63.

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 86.

Installing or replacing the mSATA solid state drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” on page v.

This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the mSATA solid state drive.

Note: The mSATA solid state drive is only available in some models. For new installation, see “Installing the mSATA solid state drive” on page 55. For replacement, see “Replacing the mSATA solid state drive” on page 57.

Installing the mSATA solid state drive

To install the mSATA solid state drive, do the following:

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