Lenovo ThinkCentre A62 3656 User Manual page 32

Installing a drive in bay 1
To install an optical drive or an additional hard disk drive in bay 1:
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 14.
2. Access the system board. See "Accessing the system board components and
3. If you are installing a drive with accessible media, such as an optical drive,
4. Remove the metal shield from the drive bay.
5. For a 5.25-inch drive, install a retaining bracket on the side of the drive.
Figure 16. Retaining bracket
6. Align the drive bay assembly with the two slots and rails on the sides of the
Figure 17. Installing the drive
7. Connect the new drive cable on the system board. See "Connecting a SATA
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Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
"Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with
your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
drives" on page 15.
remove the plastic panel in the front bezel by squeezing the plastic tabs that
secure the panel on the inside of the front bezel.
Note: If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive, you must use a Universal
Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. You can obtain this bracket from a local
computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center.
chassis, and install the drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position.
Note: When installing the Universal Adapter Bracket, if the retaining bracket is
not available, install the screws to secure the Universal Adapter Bracket
into the drive bay.
drive" on page 25.