Primary storage 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.

Note: The 2.5-inch storage drive in illustrations below does not come with your computer. You can purchase one separately if you need it.

Replacement procedure of the 2.5-inch primary storage drive, bracket, and cage

  1. Remove the computer cover. See Computer cover.

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

  3. Replace the 2.5-inch primary storage drive, bracket, and cage.
    Remove the 2.5-inch primary storage drive cage.


    Remove the 2.5-inch primary storage drive with the bracket from the cage.


    Remove the 2.5-inch primary storage drive from the bracket.


  4. Install a new 2.5-inch storage drive to the bracket.


    Install the storage drive with the bracket to the cage.


    Install the 2.5-inch primary storage drive cage to the 3.5-inch primary storage drive cage.

Removal steps of the 3.5-inch primary storage drive and bracket

  1. Remove the computer cover. See Computer cover.

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

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


    Remove the 3.5-inch primary storage drive from the bracket.

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

  1. Remove the computer cover. See Computer cover.

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

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


    Remove the storage drive converter from the bracket.


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

Parent topic: Remove or replace a CRU

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