Lenovo ThinkPad T540p - Manual (Page 94)

• Replace the hard disk drive or solid-state drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors
and slot of the hard disk drive or solid-state drive are not designed for frequent changes, or drive
swapping.
• Do not drop the drive or subject it to physical shocks. Put the drive on a material, such as soft cloth, that
absorbs any physical shocks.
• Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive.
• Do not touch the connector.
• Before removing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive, make a backup copy of all the information
on it, and then turn off the computer.
• Never remove the drive while the computer is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
To replace the hard disk drive or solid-state drive, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait
three to five minutes to let the computer cool.
2. Close the computer lid and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the battery pack. See “Replacing the battery pack” on page 69.
4. Loosen the screws 1 , and then remove the large bottom cover 2 .
5. Remove the screw that secures the hard disk drive or solid-state drive.
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