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IBM ThinkPad A31 Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. IBM ThinkPad A31 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 IBM ThinkPad A31 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

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

    • Push latch switch to the left.

    • Gently lift the battery out and away from the ThinkPad

    • You have to hold the latch to the left while you remove the battery. Simply pushing once will not unlock the battery

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  3. IBM ThinkPad A31 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 2, image 1 of 3 IBM ThinkPad A31 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 2, image 2 of 3 IBM ThinkPad A31 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 6mm screw

    • Pull out the hard drive

    • The hard drive might be a little tough to pull out

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Conclusion

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

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