Replacing The Hard Disk Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M79 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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12. Install all memory modules and PCI Express cards removed from the failing system board on the
new system board. See "Installing or replacing a memory module" on page 108 and "Installing or
replacing a PCI card" on page 106.
13. Refer to your record to connect cables to the new system board. You also can refer to "Locating
parts on the system board" on page 34 to help you locate the connectors on the system board and
connect cables.
14. To complete the replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 142.
The failing system board must be returned with a microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins during
shipping and handling.
To install the microprocessor socket cover, do the following:
1. After you have removed the microprocessor from the failing system board, close the microprocessor
retainer and then put the lever to the locked position to secure the retainer in place.
2. Note the orientation of the socket cover, and install one side of the socket cover onto the microprocessor
socket. Carefully press the other side of the socket cover downward until the socket cover snaps
into position.
Note: Your microprocessor socket and cover might look slightly different from the illustration.
Figure 35. Installing the socket cover onto the microprocessor socket
3. Carefully check the four corners of the socket cover to ensure that the cover is seated securely.
4. Follow any additional instructions included with the replacement part you received.
Replacing the hard disk drive
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might come with a secondary hard disk drive bay for
installing or replacing a secondary hard disk drive.
To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 103.
3. Locate the hard disk drive bay that you want to replace the hard disk drive. See "Locating internal
drives" on page 35.
4. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive.
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