User Manual

Replacing CRUs 29
Replacing the storage drive
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important
Product Information Guide.
1
Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.
2
Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to
the computer.
3
If your computer is installed with a front Wi-Fi antenna, disconnect the front Wi-Fi antenna cable
from the Wi-Fi card.
4
Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover and dust shield.
5
Disconnect the storage drive cables from the system board.
6
Replace the storage drive.
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7
Connect the storage drive cables to the system board.
8
Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. For details, see Completing the parts
replacement.