Lenovo Serial Hard Drive Bay Adapter User manual

Serial Hard Drive Bay Adapter
User’s Guide

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information
in Appendix A, “Service and Support,” on page A-1, and Appendix B, “Warranty
information,” on page B-1
First Edition (September 2005)
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Contents
About this book .....................v
Registering your option ..................v
Installation ...................... 1-1
Handling the drive ................... 1-1
Installing anew hard disk drive into the adapter ......... 1-2
Installing the ThinkPad system hard disk drive into the adapter .... 1-3
Appendix A. Service and Support .............. A-1
Online technical support ................. A-1
Telephone technical support ................ A-1
Appendix B. Warranty information ............. B-1
Worldwide telephone list ................. B-15
Guarantee supplement for Mexico .............. B-19
Appendix C. Notices .................. C-1
Trademarks ...................... C-2
Electronic emission notices ................. C-2
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity C-2
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About this book
The ThinkPad
® Serial Hard Drive Bay Adapter can only be installed into an
Ultrabay
™ that is compatible with serial (SATA) hard drives.
Your option package contains this user’s guide and the adapter.
If any of the items listed above are missing or damaged, contact your place of
purchase. Be sure to retain your proof of purchase; it might be required to
receive warranty service.
Registering your option
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Installation
This section provides information on installing asupported hard disk drive
into your Ultrabay media bay using the ThinkPad Serial Hard Drive Bay
Adapter.
Note: The adapter supports only the 2.5-in. ThinkPad Serial ATA Hard Disk
Drive. It does not support ThinkCentre
® hard disk drives, Lenovo China
hard disk drives or hard disk drives from other companies.
Handling the drive
To protect the hard disk drive during installation, observe the following
precautions:
vKeep the drive in its static-protective bag until you are ready to install the
drive in your ThinkPad computer. If you must put the drive down, place the
static-protective bag on aflat, padded surface, and place the drive on the
bag with the component side facing up.
vHandle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the
components inside the drive housing.
vLimit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity buildup.
vDo not subject the drive to physical shocks.
vHandle the drive by the edges.
vDo not touch any exposed components on the drive.
vDo not apply pressure to the cover of the drive.
Attention
The drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and
permanent loss of data on the hard disk.
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Installing anew hard disk drive into the adapter
To install anew hard disk drive into the adapter, complete the following
procedure:
1. Lift the adapter retaining latch.
2. Insert the drive into the adapter at an angle.
3. Slide the drive into the connector until it locks into place.
4. Lower the adapter retaining latch until it snaps closed.
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5. Insert the adapter into the drive media bay.
Note: For information on the drive media bay, refer to your system
documentation.
Installing the ThinkPad system hard disk drive into the
adapter
To install aThinkPad system hard disk drive into the adapter, complete the
following procedure:
1. Lift the adapter retaining latch.
2. Replace the hard disk drive, if necessary. To replace the hard disk drive, do
the following:
a. Turn off your ThinkPad computer.
b. Disconnect the ac adapter and all cables from the computer.
c. Close the display and turn the computer over.
d. Remove the battery.
e. Remove the screw that secures the hard disk drive.
f. Remove the cover, then remove the hard disk drive by pulling on the
tab.
g. Detach the side rubbers from the hard disk drive.
h. Unpack the new drive.
Installation 1-3

Attention
Before you unpack the hard disk drive, be sure to read “Handling
the drive” on page 1-1.
i. Attach the side rubbers to the new hard disk drive.
j. Insert the hard disk drive with the attached side rubbers into the hard
disk drive bay; then firmly install them and replace the cover.
k. Reinstall the screw.
Note: You can replace the screw with asecurity screw to prevent the
hard disk drive from being easily removed. The security screw
may not be included in your ship group. However, you can
purchase screws directly from NABS at www.nabsnet.com.
l. Reinstall the battery.
m. Connect the ac adapter and cables to the computer.
3. Insert the drive into the adapter at an angle.
4. Slide the drive into the connector until it locks into place.
5. Lower the adapter retaining latch until it snaps closed.
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