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IBM ThinkPad T42 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the Hard Drive

What you need

  1. IBM ThinkPad T42 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery Clips: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop over so the underside is facing you, then, release the 2 clips holding the battery on.

    • Make sure the laptop is off when you do this, sudden power outages can cause data corruption.

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  2. IBM ThinkPad T42 Hard Drive Replacement, Removing the Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully grab the battery, then pull it straight out, not at an angle.

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  4. IBM ThinkPad T42 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive Screw: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the single screw holding the drive cage in place.

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  5. IBM ThinkPad T42 Hard Drive Replacement, Sliding Drive Out: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the hard drive out with of its bay the help of pictured ridges. Carefully remove it.

    • It might help to open the display slightly.

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  6. IBM ThinkPad T42 Hard Drive Replacement, Removal of HDD: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the Hard Drive out and proceed with replacement.

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Conclusion

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

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Excelente guía. Gracias

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