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IBM ThinkPad T42 Hard Drive Replacement

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  1. IBM ThinkPad T42 Hard Drive Replacement, Battery Clips: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  2. IBM ThinkPad T42 Hard Drive Replacement, Removing the Battery: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully grab the battery, then pull it straight out, not at an angle.

  3. IBM ThinkPad T42 Hard Drive Replacement, Hard Drive Screw: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Unscrew the single screw holding the drive cage in place.

  4. IBM ThinkPad T42 Hard Drive Replacement, Sliding Drive Out: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  5. IBM ThinkPad T42 Hard Drive Replacement, Removal of HDD: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Pull the Hard Drive out and proceed with replacement.

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

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