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Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 Hard Drive

Introduction

Remove the ThinkPad A30 hard drive.

The following steps will be shown:

  • Battery removal
  • Hard drive removal

What you need

  1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 Hard Drive, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 Hard Drive, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the ThinkPad over so that it is upside down.

    • Slide the highlighted tab to the left.

    • With your finger on the tab, remove the battery by lifting it upwards away from the laptop.

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  3. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 Hard Drive, Hard Drive: step 2, image 1 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 Hard Drive, Hard Drive: step 2, image 2 of 3 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 Hard Drive, Hard Drive: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the highlighted screw with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Pull the hard drive out.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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