Replacing The Internal Storage Drive - Lenovo ThinkPad L450 User Manual

7. Reinstall the rubber caps.
8. Reinstall the battery. See "Replacing the battery" on page 119.
9. Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables.

Replacing the internal storage drive

Before you start, print these instructions and read "Important safety information" on page vi.
Attention: The internal storage drive (such as a hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive) is very
sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data. Observe the following
guidelines:
• Replace the storage drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The connectors and slot of the storage
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 storage 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 storage drive, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer. Then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer.
2. Close the computer display and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the battery. See "Replacing the battery" on page 119.
4. If your computer came with a SIM-card tray, remove the SIM-card tray before you remove the bottom
cover. See "Installing or replacing the SIM card" on page 117.
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