IBM Thinkpad T61 Hard Drive Replacement

Step 1 Hard Drive

• Turn the computer over so that the back is facing upwards.
• Locate the screw in the bottom left-hand corner of the computer.
Step 2

• Using a #0 Phillips screwdriver, remove the 17 mm screw.
Step 3
• Carefully remove the plastic piece covering the hard drive by first pulling up then away from the computer.
Step 4
• Locate the folded black tab within the hard drive port.
• With a screwdriver, pull the black tab out of the slot.
Step 5
• Pull gently on the black tab and the metal tray holding the hard drive will slide out.
Step 6
• Remove the plastic coverings on both sides of the hard drive.
• Note that there is no hard drive in this picture but the process will remain the same.

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