Lenovo M490s notebook - Manual (Page 49)

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7. Align the contact edge of the new PCI Express Mini Card with the corresponding socket.
8. Pivot the card until you can snap it into place. Then secure the card with the screw.
9. Connect the antenna cables to the new PCI Express Mini Card. Be sure to attach the gray cable to the
connector marked “MAIN” or “M” on the card, and the black cable to the connector marked “AUX” or “A”.
10. Reinstall the computer cover, and then reinstall the screws to secure the cover.
11. Reinstall the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page 27.
12. Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables.
Replacing the mSATA solid state drive
Before you start, print these instructions.
Some Lenovo models have an mSATA solid state drive. You can replace the mSATA solid state drive with a
new one which can be purchased from your Lenovo reseller or a marketing representative.
Note: Replace the mSATA solid state drive only if you need to have it repaired.
Prerequisites for the procedure
Attention: The mSATA solid state drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and
permanent loss of data. Observe the following guidelines:
• Before removing the mSATA solid state drive, make a backup copy of all the information on it, and
then turn the computer off.
• Do not drop the mSATA solid state drive or subject it to physical shocks. Put the mSATA solid state drive
on a material, such as soft cloth, that absorbs any physical shocks.
• Do not apply pressure to the cover of the mSATA solid state drive.
• Never remove the mSATA solid state drive while the computer is operating, in sleep mode, or in
hibernation mode.
If an mSATA solid state drive is available in your computer, to replace the mSATA solid state drive, do
the following:
1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait
three to five minutes to let the computer cool.
2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page 27.
4. Remove the screws 1 and 2 , and then remove the cover 3 .
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