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Question posted by 2005sox on December 22nd, 2012

Idepad N580 Hard Drive Swap

If I wanted to upgrade my Lenovo IdeaPad N580 hard drive to an SSD, pfysically I understand, how would I go about installing the Windows 8 on to this newe drive. I did not receive installs discs. 

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Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 1

Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/ N581/N585/N586 User Guide V1.0 Read the safety notices and important tips in the included manuals before using your computer.
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 2

... guide. • The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo IdeaPad N580 unless otherwise stated. • The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. First Edition (April 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012. GS-35F-05925. If you are using other Windows operating system, some operations may not apply to : http://www...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 3

... view ...5 Right-side view...6 Front view ...7 Bottom view ...8 Chapter 2. CRU instructions 28 Replacing the battery 28 Replacing the hard disk drive 30 Replacing memory ...35 Replacing the wireless LAN card 38 Removing the optical drive 40 Trademarks 42 Index...43 i OneKey Rescue system 26 OneKey Rescue system 26 Appendix A. Contents Chapter 1. Connecting to...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 6

Getting to know your computer „ N580/N585 1 2b 3 5 N580 4 8 6 7 2 Chapter 1.
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 10

... page 12. Note: • The blue ports are USB 2.0 ports. • For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 18. c Optical drive Reads/Burns optical discs. The black ports are USB 3.0 ports. Chapter 1. Attention: • Listening to headsets or headphones. d Combo audio jack Connects to music at high volume over...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 13

Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. d Optical drive/ Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment 9 b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 12. c ...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 16

...need to charge the battery in any of the following situations: • When you purchase a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking • If the battery has not ... main factors: • The amount of your computer: for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. „ Charging the battery When you need to predict...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 18

...button on the screen, slide your fingertip over the pad in the direction in which you want the cursor to that of the right mouse button on a conventional mouse. The function corresponds... to move the cursor on a conventional mouse. Learning the basics Using the touchpad N580 P580 1 23 1 23 a Touchpad b Left click button c Right click button To move . Note...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 23

..." on page 26. 19 Chapter 2. Learning the basics Special keys and buttons N580 P580 1 1 2 „ OneKey Rescue system button a • When the computer is powered-off, press this button to start the OneKey Rescue system if Lenovo OneKey Rescue system has been preinstalled. • In Windows operating system, press this button to start...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 28

.... Connecting to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines. „ Hardware connection: Cable DSL TV cable Telephone line Splitter * * Splitter * * Cable modem * DSL modem * N580 N580 * * * Not supplied.
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 29

..., or small group of buildings. An access point is necessary for cables. Hardware connection N580 Wi-Fi/WiMAX network Access point * * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your computer. ... connect several Wireless LAN systems to configure your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on the following standards. Note: Your computer may ...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 30

... program, you can back up the system partition on the hard disk drive, other storage devices, or by default to back up the data on the desktop to physically create the recovery discs. OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system „ Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use application that you...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 32

...: Use only the battery provided by the arrow c . 1 3 2 4 Install a fully charged battery. 28 Any other battery could ignite or explode. To replace... 3 Unlock the manual battery latch a. Note: If you are the same for the Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586. If this chapter are of the Lenovo IdeaPad N580, unless otherwise stated. • The following : 1 Turn off the computer. 2 ...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 34

..., or drive swapping. • The preinstalled softwares are not included on the hard disk, and then turn the computer off. The connectors and bay of all the information on an optional hard disk drive. Handling a hard disk drive • Do not drop the drive or subject it repaired. CRU instructions Replacing the hard disk drive You can purchase a new hard disk drive from...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 35

... AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Cen- a.Remove the screws that secure the compartment cover a . tral processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. b.Remove the...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 37

... a metal frame e . 5 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. 33 then push it firmly into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and the connectors facing each other; Appendix A.
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 39

...can increase the amount of your computer by your body, which could damage the DDR3 SDRAM. To install a DDR3 SDRAM, do the following: 1 Touch a metal table or a grounded metal object to... display, and turn the computer over. 4 Remove the battery again. 5 Remove the Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. Appendix A. ...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 42

... AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Optical drive/Hard disk drive/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. 5 Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables (one black marked, one white marked) a. 1 Note...
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 44

CRU instructions Removing the optical drive To remove the optical drive, do the following: 1 Remove the Optical drive/Hard disk drive/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. 2 Remove the screw shown in the illustration a . 3 Gently pull the optical drive out b . 1 2 40 Appendix A.
Ideapad P580, P585, N580, N581, N585, N586 User Guide V1.0 (English) - Page 45

AC adapter Power cord for your computer, and informs you of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Wireless LAN card Optical drive Setup Poster O O O User Guide O O O O O O 41 CRU instructions The following table provides a list of where to find replacement instructions. Appendix A.

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