FRU removals and replacements
1040 Hard disk drive
Attention
Do not drop or apply any shock to the hard disk
drive. The hard disk drive is sensitive to physical
shock. Incorrect handling can cause damage and
permanent loss of data.
Before removing the drive, have the user make a
backup copy of all the information on the drive if
possible.
Never remove the drive while the system is operating
or is in suspend mode.
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If you install an hard disk drive with a depth of 12mm, you
need to remove a spacer. To remove a spacer, do as
follows:
When replacing:
Make sure that the hard disk drive connector is
firmly connected.
Step Screw (Quantity) Color Torque
1 Coin screw
—Or—
Security screw
Black —
Note: Use a 2.5-mm allen wrench to remove the security
screw.
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