Replacing The Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo IDEACENTRE 300s series Maintenance Manual

Replacing the hard disk drive

Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat.
To replace the hard disk drive:
Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating
system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices.
Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O)
cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to "Left and right view"
and "Rear view" for help with locating the various connectors.
Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to "Removing the computer cover".
Step 5. Remove the front bezel. Refer to "Removing the front bezel".
Step 6. Remove the optical disk drive bay. Refer to "Replacing an optical drive".
Step 7. Remove the screw that secures the hard disk drive bay to the chassis.
Step 8. Slide out the hard disk drive bay, and then lift it up. Disconnect the data and power cables from
the hard disk drive.
Step 9. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the bay.
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