Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 - Manual (Page 35)

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware
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7. Install the new hard disk drive.
(1.) Insert the new hard disk drive into the drive bay.
(2.) Screw back the 4 screws on the drive bay.
8. Screw the hard disk drive bay back to the base bottom.
9. Connect the data and power cables back to the hard disk drive.
10. Screw back the motherboard cover and install the base top cover.
11. Screw the hinge back to the LED panel.
12. Slide the hinge cover in then push it back.
Removing the hinge from the base bottom
To remove the hinge from base bottom
1. Remove the hinge cover. Refer to “Removing the hinge cover.”
2. Remove the hinge from LED panel. Refer to “Removing the hinge from
LED panel”
3. Remove the base top cover. Refer to “Removing the base top cover.”
4. Remove the motherboard cover. Refer to “Removing the motherboard
cover.”
5. Remove the hard disk drive. Refer to “Replacing the hard disk drive.”
6. Place the computer upside down on a flat surface. Remove the rubber
cap covering the screw on the top left corner.
7. Remove the 7 screws that secure the hinge to the base bottom.