Lenovo E49 Notebook - Manual (Page 47)

You can replace the hard disk drive with a new one, which can be purchased from your Lenovo reseller
or a marketing representative.
Prerequisites for the procedure
Attention: The hard disk drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss
of data. Observe the following guidelines:
• Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors and slot of the hard
disk 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 the physical shock.
• Do not apply pressure to the cover of the drive.
• Do not touch the connector.
• Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup copy of all the information on it, and then turn
the computer off.
• Never remove the drive while the computer is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:
Note: Your computer might look different from the following illustrations.
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 display, and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page 31.
4. Loosen the screws 1 , and then remove the cover 2 .
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5. Remove the screws 3 , and then slide the hard disk drive out 4 .
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