Lenovo ThinkStation P300 - Manual (Page 107)

8. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive cage until it snaps into position.
Figure 47. Installing the primary hard disk drive
9. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new hard disk drive.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 111.
Replacing the secondary hard disk drive
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Read
this first: Important safety information” on page v.
Note: Your computer comes with a secondary hard-disk-drive bay for installing or replacing a secondary
3.5-inch hard disk drive or a 2.5-inch solid-state drive.
To replace the secondary hard disk drive, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 71.
3. Locate the secondary hard disk drive. See “Locating components” on page 5.
4. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive.
5. Pull the blue handle to release and remove the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive cage.
Figure 48. Removing the secondary hard disk drive
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