Primary hard disk drives

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines:

  • Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.

  • Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.

  • Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get damaged.

  • Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive.

  • Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.

Removal steps of the 3.5-inch primary hard disk drive and bracket

  1. Remove the Computer cover.

  2. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 3.5-inch primary hard disk drive.

  3. Remove the 3.5-inch primary hard disk drive and bracket.
    Remove the 3.5-inch primary storage drive with the bracket


    Remove the 3.5-inch primary storage drive from the bracket

Removal steps of the 2.5-inch primary hard disk drive, converter, and bracket

  1. Remove the Computer cover.

  2. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 2.5-inch primary hard disk drive.

  3. Remove the 2.5-inch primary hard disk drive, converter, and bracket.
    Remove the 3.5-inch primary storage drive with the bracket


    Remove the converter from the bracket


    Remove the 2.5-inch primary hard disk drive from the converter

Screw (quantity)

Torque

M3 x 3.75 mm, Phillips Head (4)

5.0 ± 0.5 lb/in
Parent topic: CRU replacement

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