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 u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

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:

v Lenovo Notebook Computer Hard Disk Drive

v Lenovo 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: v Keep 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 a flat, padded surface, and place the drive on the bag with the component side facing up.

v Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the

components inside the drive housing.

v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity buildup. v Do not subject the drive to physical shocks. v Handle the drive by the edges. v Do not touch any exposed components on the drive. v Do 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 a backup 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.

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: Yo u can replace the screw with a security 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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11. Reinstall the battery.

12. Connect the AC adapter and cables to the computer.

About your Lenovo Notebook Computer Hard Disk Drive 1-3

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Appendix A. Service and Support

The following information describes the technical support that is available for your product, during the warranty period or throughout the life of your product. Refer to the Lenovo Limited Warranty for a full explanation of Lenovo warranty terms.

Registering your option

Register to receive product service and support updates, as well as free and discounted computer accessories and content.

Go to http://www.lenovo.com/register

Online technical support

Online technical support is available during the lifetime of a product at http://www.lenovo.com/support.

Product replacement assistance or exchange of defective components also is available during the warranty period. In addition, if your option is installed in a Lenovo computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. A Lenovo technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.

Telephone technical support

Installation and configuration support through the Customer Support Center will be available until 90 days after the option has been withdrawn from marketing. After that time, the support is cancelled, or made available for a fee, at Lenovo’s discretion. Additional support is also available for a nominal fee.

Before contacting a Lenovo technical support representative, please have the following information as possible: option name and number, proof of purchase, computer manufacturer, model, serial number and manual, the exact wording of any error message, description of the problem, and the hardware and software configuration information for your system.

Your technical support representative might want to walk you through the problem while you are at your computer during the call.

For a list of Service and Support phone numbers, visit http:// www.lenovo.com/support/phone.

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