Replacing The Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo ThinkPad E580 User Manual

Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. You can increase memory
capacity by replacing or adding a memory module.
Note: The operating speed of the memory module has dependency on the system configuration. In some
conditions, the memory module in your computer might not be able to operate at the maximum speed.
Attention: Do not touch the contact edge of the memory module. Otherwise the memory module might get
damaged.
To replace the memory module, do the following:
1. Disable the built-in battery. See "Disabling the built-in battery" on page 78.
2. Ensure that the computer is turned off and disconnected from ac power and all cables.
3. Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
4. Remove the base cover assembly. See "Replacing the base cover assembly" on page 86.
5. Open the latches on both sides of the memory slot at the same time
module 2 .
6. Insert the new memory module into the memory slot at an angle of about 20 degrees
memory module downward until it snaps into place
in the memory slot and cannot be moved easily.
7. Reinstall the base cover assembly.
8. Turn the computer over. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables to the computer.

Replacing the hard disk drive

Before you start, read "Important safety information" on page v and print the following instructions.
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1 , and then remove the memory
2
. Ensure that the memory module is firmly installed
1 . Pivot the