Installing internal drives | Lenovo 3000 J Series manual

Installing internal drives

This section provides information and instructions for removing and replacing internal drives.

Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media. Some of the different drives that are available for your computer are:

vSerial ATA hard disk drives

vOptical drives, such as CD drives and DVD drives

vRemovable media drives

Note: These different drives are also referred to as integrated drive electronics (IDE) drives.

Internal drives are installed in bays. In this book, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on.

When you install an internal drive, it is important to note what type and size of drive that you can install in each bay. Also, it is important to correctly connect the internal drive cables to the installed drive.

Drive specifications

Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives:

vA CD drive or DVD drive in bay 1

vA 3.5-inch diskette disk drive in bay 3 (some models)

vA 3.5-inch hard drive in bay 4

Any bay that does not have a drive installed has a static shield and bay panel installed.

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Lenovo 3000 J Series manual Installing internal drives, Drive specifications

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User Guide Lenovo 3000 J Series Page Lenovo 3000 J Series Page Contents Getting information, help Conditions that require immediate action Important safety information Service and upgrades General safety guidelines Static electricity prevention Power cords and power adapters Viii User Guide Voltage-selection switch Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets External devices BatteriesHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Electrical current safety information Lithium battery noticeTo connect To disconnect Laser compliance statement Modem safety information Data safety Power supply statementCleaning and maintenance Additional safety information Introduction Xvi User Guide Arranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Electrical outlets and cable lengths Air circulation Connecting your computer Setting up your computer User Guide Setting up your computer User Guide 1394 User Guide Turning on power Finishing the software installationCompleting important tasks Updating your operating system Installing other operating systemsUpdating your antivirus software Shutting down the computer Features Installing options Memory Input/output features Available options Specifications Tools requiredHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Locating the connectors on the front of your computer Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer Connector Description Obtaining device drivers Removing the cover Identifying parts on the system board Locating components User Guide Installing options What to do next Installing memory Installing adapters Secure the adapter with the screw as shown Drive specifications Installing internal drives User Guide Installing a drive User Guide Installing options Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive Installing security features Password protection Changing the batteryPadlock loop Installing options Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Replacing the cover and connecting the cables User Guide Creating and using the Product Recovery disc Recovering software Performing 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 diskette Recovering or installing device drivers Solving recovery problems Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence User Guide Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup UtilityViewing and changing settings Using passwords User Password Password considerationsAdministrator Password Setting, changing, and deleting a password Using Security Profile by Device Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settings Exiting from the Setup Utility programChanging the startup device sequence Using system programs Updating flashing Bios from a disketteUpdating system programs User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingSymptom Action Diagnostic programs PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for Windows Creating diagnostic diskettes Cleaning the mouse PC-Doctor for Windows PEOptical mouse Non-optical mouse Troubleshooting and diagnostics User Guide Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo Care Warranty and safety Access Help Help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programsCalling for service Purchasing additional services Using other services Basic AT commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands Set Pulse dial as default Low speaker volumeSet Tone Dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detected Extended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 2 commands Fax Class 1 commands Voice commands Appendix A. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Television output notice Index 14, 22, 23 Page Part Number