Hard Disk Drive Upgrade/Replacement

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on IBM®/Lenovo® Thinkpads®

You can purchase a new hard disk drive(hdd) from an authorized reseller or from IBM/Lenovo.

Take precautions when handling a hdd. Don’t apply pressure to the cover of the drive.

Replacement Procedure:
- Turn off the computer and disconnect all cables.
- Close the display and lay the Thinkpad face down so the battery is away from you.
- Remove the battery as a precaution.
- Remove the screw on the near left side of the Thinkpad that holds a cover to the hdd compartment.

- You’ll have to open the display cover slightly to detach the cover from the hdd compartment.
- Pull the cover and the attached hdd out of the Thinkpad.
- Detach the cover from the hdd and install it on the new replacement hdd.
- Insert new hdd and cover into Thinkpad and make sure it is seated firmly.
- Reinstall the screw and battery.