Lenovo TC A55-9636, 9638, 9643, 9644, 9645, 9640 manual Connecting a serial ATA drive

Note: If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. You can obtain this bracket from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center.

7.Reinstall the front bezel.

8.Slide the optical drive lock to the unlock position. See “Locating components” on page 21.

9.If you are installing a 3.5-inch drive, install the drive into the Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch.

10.Install the drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position.

11.Slide the optical drive lock
1 to the locked position.

12.Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the cable connections.

13.Continue at “Connecting a serial ATA drive.”

Connecting a serial ATA drive

A serial optical or additional hard disk drive can be connected to any available SATA connector.

1.Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive.

2.Locate the available SATA connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 23.

3.Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the available SATA connector on the system board.

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