# Detach a disk from a virtual computer in Lightsail for Research
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Complete the following steps to detach a disk from a computer.

1. Sign in to the [Lightsail for Research console](https://lfr.console.aws.amazon.com/ls/research).

1. Choose **Storage** in the navigation pane.

1. Find the disk to detach. Under the **Attached to** column, choose the computer name that the disk is attached to.

1. Choose **Stop** to stop the computer. You must stop the computer before you can detach the disk.

1. Confirm you want to stop the computer, then choose **Stop computer computer**.

1. Choose the **Storage** tab.

1. Select the disk to detach, and then choose **Detach**.

1. Confirm that you want to detach your disk from the computer, then choose **Detach**.