Lenovo 43N3417 - 256 GB Hard Drive User manual

Notebook Computer Hard Disk
Drive 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, Appendix B, “Lenovo Limited
Warranty,” on page B-1, and Appendix C, “Notices,” on page C-1.
First Edition (October 2007)
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Contents
Safety information ....................v
Preface ....................... vii
About your Lenovo Notebook Computer Hard Disk Drive ..... 1-1
Handling the hard disk drive ................ 1-1
Replacing the ThinkPad hard disk drive ............ 1-1
Replacing the Lenovo 3000 hard disk drive ........... 1-2
Appendix A. Service and Support .............. A-1
Registering your option .................. A-1
Online technical support ................. A-1
Telephone technical support ................ A-1
Appendix B. Lenovo Limited Warranty ............ B-1
Warranty information................... B-5
Guarantee supplement for Mexico .............. B-7
Lenovo Limited Warranty -Customer Notice ........... B-8
Appendix C. Notices .................. C-1
Recycling information .................. C-2
Trademarks ...................... C-3
Appendix D. Electronic emission notices ........... D-1
Appendix E. China ROHS ................. E-1
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Safety information
Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.
Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.
Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí.
Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.
Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety
Information.
Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.
Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.
Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza.
Lees voordat udit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.
Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette
produktet.
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Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.
Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.
Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.
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Preface
You can increase the storage capacity of your Lenovo™notebook computer by
replacing the Hard Disk Drive with one of greater capacity.
Your option package contains the following:
vLenovo Notebook Computer Hard Disk Drive
vLenovo Notebook Computer Hard Disk Drive User’s Guide
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.
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About your Lenovo Notebook Computer Hard Disk
Drive
This section provides information on handling and replacing your Lenovo
Notebook Computer Hard Disk Drive.
Handling the hard disk drive
To protect your hard disk drive, observe the following precautions:
vKeep the drive in its static-protective bag until you are ready to install the
drive in your Lenovo notebook 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. Before removing the hard disk
drive, make abackup copy of all the information on the hard disk, and then
turn the computer off. Never remove the drive while the system is operating,
in standby mode, or in hibernation mode.
Replacing the ThinkPad hard disk drive
Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The
connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent
changes or drive swapping.
Note: The following procedure may vary depending on the model of your
ThinkPad®notebook computer. For more detailed instructions, refer to your
system documentation.
To replace the hard disk drive, complete these steps:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Disconnect the ac adapter and all cables from the computer.
3. Close the display and turn the computer over.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the screw that secures the hard disk drive.
6. Remove the cover, then remove the hard disk drive by pulling on the tab.
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7. Detach the side rubbers from the hard disk drive.
8. Unpack the new hard disk drive.
Attention
Before you unpack the hard disk drive, be sure to read “Handling
the hard disk drive” on page 1-1.
9. Attach the side rubbers to the new hard disk drive.
10. Insert the hard disk drive with the attached side rubbers into the hard
disk drive bay; then firmly install them and replace the cover.
11. 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.
12. Reinstall the battery.
13. Connect the ac adapter and cables to the computer.
Replacing the Lenovo 3000 hard disk drive
Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it repaired. The
connectors and bay of the hard disk drive were not designed for frequent
changes or drive swapping.
Note: The following procedure may vary depending on the model of your
Lenovo notebook computer. For more detailed instructions, refer to your
system documentation.
To replace the hard disk drive, complete these steps:
1. Turn off the notebook computer.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer.
3. Close the display and turn the computer over.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Locate the hard disk drive cover and remove the two screws that secure it.
6. Lift off the cover using the slot in the housing near the screws.
7. Slide the drive away from the connector until it is completely released.
8. Lift the hard disk drive out by the plastic tab attached to the drive. Notice
that the side of the drive that is facing up so that replacement drive will
have the same orientation.
Attention: Before you unpack the hard disk drive, be sure to read,
“Handling the hard disk drive” on page 1-1.
9. Place the replacement drive into the system and carefully slide it into the
connector until seated.
10. Reinstall and secure the cover with the two screws.
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