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Lenovo Q180 manual Replacing the hard disk drive, To replace the hard disk drive

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Replacing the hard disk drive

Step 6. Remove the computer cover as shown.

Replacing the hard disk drive

Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover.

Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the computer screen from scratches or other damage.

To replace the hard disk drive

Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices.

Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.

Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to “Left and right view” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors.

Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.

Step 5. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the motherboard.

Step 6. Lift up the back of the hard disk drive and pull it out as shown.

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Lenovo Q180 manual Replacing the hard disk drive, To replace the hard disk drive

Contents

IdeaCentre Q180 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types 10087/3110Page IdeaCentre Q180 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types 10087/3110Page Contents iv IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Important Safety Information Chapter 1. About this manual2 IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Chapter 2. Safety informationElectrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment Safety inspection guide Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devicesSafety notices Grounding requirementsTo Connect Do notTo Disconnect Use safe practices when lifting Type IdeaCentre Q180 SpecificationsChapter 3. General information Environment10 IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 4. General Checkout 12 IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Viewing and changing settings Chapter 5. Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwords5. Select Save changes and Exit from the menu Power-On Password Administrator PasswordSetting, changing, or deleting an Administrator password Setting, changing, or deleting a Power-On PasswordEnabling or disabling a device Selecting a startup device Exiting the Setup Utility program16 IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 18 IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Hard disk drive boot error Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU IndexPower Supply Problems POST error codes Undetermined problemsLocating components, controls and connectors Chapter 7. Locations22 IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Rear viewHardware components Chapter 7. Locations24 IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Identifying parts on the motherboardChapter 8. Replacing hardware General informationReplacing the optical drive To replace the optical driveRemoving the computer cover To remove the computer coverReplacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk driveReplacing a memory module To replace a memory moduleTo remove the power button Removing the power buttonReplacing the WLAN card To replace the WLAN cardReplacing the CPU heatsink and system fan To replace the CPU heatsink and system fanReplacing the motherboard To replace the motherboardReplacing the keyboard and mouse To replace the keyboard and mouseFRUs FRU listsItem # FRU #Memory module Hard disk drivesWLAN card MotherboardChassis Power button36 IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual System fan and heatsinkAdvanced configuration and power interface ACPI BIOS Chapter 9. Additional Service InformationPower management Automatic Power-On features