Lenovo M73 Laptop User Manual


 
This section provides instructions on how to replace the solid-state drive.
The solid-state drive is only available in some models. It might be installed in the hard disk drive bay or
on the bottom of the optical drive bay.
To replace the solid-state drive in the hard disk drive bay, see “Replacing the solid-state drive in the hard
disk drive bay” on page 49.
To replace the solid-state drive on the bottom of the optical drive bay, see “Replacing the solid-state drive
on the bottom of the optical drive bay” on page 50
.
Replacing the solid-state drive in the hard disk drive bay
To replace the storage converter with the solid-state drive installed in it, you might follow the steps of
replacing the hard disk drive. See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 46
.
To replace the solid-state drive in the storage converter, do the following:
1. Remove the four screws that secure the solid-state drive to the storage converter. Then, remove the
drive from the converter as shown.
Figure 25. Removing the solid-state drive from the storage converter
2. Take the new solid-state drive out of the static-protective package.
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