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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 Hard Drive Replacement

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This guide provides thorough instruction on the proper replacement technique for the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520's Hard Drive.

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    • Power off and unplug the computer before the start of these steps.

    • Close the laptop lid.

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    • Flip the computer so that the back is facing upwards.

    • Locate the switch used to release the battery.

    • The switch should be located towards the hinge of the laptop near the battery pack and have a lock icon associated with it.

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    • Slide the switch towards the unlocked lock icon.

    • While holding it in the unlocked position, slide the battery towards the hinge.

    • Fully separate the battery pack from the back of the laptop.

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    • Flip over the laptop and position it with the battery being furthest away from you.

    • Remove the four screws on the edges of the T-Shaped plate with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the T-Shaped plate from the back of the computer. It should come off easily if all four aforementioned screws are removed.

    • Screw length 6.35 mm, head 3.175 mm

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    • Position the laptop so that the battery compartment is facing away from you.

    • Remove the two bracket screws on the bottom of the hard drive.

    • Gently lift out the hard drive with its bracket still attached.

    • Remove the bracket from the hard drive.

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

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