TP 390,390E,1720 - Hard Disk Drive Removal

38.140 bytes

Service Hints & Tips

Document ID: BMOE-426GKZ

TP 390,390E,1720 - Hard Disk Drive Removal

Applicable to: World-Wide

The following information is intended for IBM Dealers and Authorized Servicers only. Customers attempting to follow any of the procedures below may void their warranty.

Hard Disk Drive
Warning

Do not drop or apply any shock to the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is sensitive to physical shock. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent
loss of data on the drive.
Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on the drive if pos-sible.
Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode.

To remove the hard disk drive:
1. Use a coin to unscrew the hard disk drive screw.

Note: The screw cannot be removed from the cover.

2. Gently pull out the cover of the hard disk drive module.

3. Carefully slide out the hard disk drive module to remove.

Search Keywords

Hint Category

Hardware Installation/Configuration, Hardware Maintenance Information

Date Created

12-11-98

Last Updated

23-03-99

Revision Date

23-03-2000

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 390, ThinkPad i Series 172x

Machine Type

2626, 2627

Model

Various

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

Reverse Doclinks
and Admin Purposes

	Search Keywords
	Hint Category	Hardware Installation/Configuration, Hardware Maintenance Information
	Date Created	12-11-98
	Last Updated	23-03-99
	Revision Date	23-03-2000
	Brand	IBM ThinkPad
	Product Family	ThinkPad 390, ThinkPad i Series 172x
	Machine Type	2626, 2627
	Model	Various
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes