Replacing CRUs

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Replacing the storage drive

Attention

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Replacing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive


  1. 1

    Remove the computer cover.  For details, see Removing the computer cover.

  2. 2

    Remove the front bezel.  For details, see Replacing the front bezel.

  3. 3

    Replace the 3.5-inch primary storage drive.

    Note

    Ensure that you disconnect or reconnect the storage drive cables during the replacement.



    1. 1 Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward
    2. 2 Removing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive bracket
    3. 3 Removing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive
    4. 4 Installing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive
    5. 5 Installing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive bracket
    6. 6 Pivoting the drive bay assembly downward
  4. 4

    Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement.

Replacing the 2.5-inch primary storage drive


  1. 1

    Remove the storage converter with the 2.5-inch primary storage drive. See  Replacing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive.

  2. 2

    Replace the 2.5-inch primary storage drive in the storage converter.



    1. 1 Removing the 2.5-inch primary storage drive from the storage converter
    2. 2 Installing the 2.5-inch primary storage drive into the storage converter
  3. 3

    Reinstall the storage converter with the 2.5-inch primary storage drive. See  Replacing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive.

Replacing the 2.5-inch secondary storage drive


  1. 1

    Remove the computer cover.  For details, see Removing the computer cover.

  2. 2

    Remove the front bezel.  For details, see Replacing the front bezel.

  3. 3

    Replace the 2.5-inch secondary storage drive.

    Note

    Ensure that you disconnect or reconnect the storage drive cables during the replacement.



    1. 1 Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward
    2. 2 Removing the outer 2.5-inch secondary storage drive bracket
    3. 3 Removing the inner 2.5-inch secondary storage drive bracket
    4. 4 Removing the 2.5-inch secondary storage drive
    5. 5 Installing the 2.5-inch secondary storage drive
    6. 6 Installing the inner 2.5-inch secondary storage drive bracket
    7. 7 Installing the outer 2.5-inch secondary storage drive bracket
    8. 8 Pivoting the drive bay assembly downward
  4. 4

    Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement.