Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre A70 7099 Hardware Maintenance Manual

16. To complete the replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on

Replacing the optical drive

This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
To replace the optical drive, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 88.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on
4. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical
5. Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive. Then, slide the optical
Figure 22. Removing the optical drive
page 114.
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
computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and
disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
page 90.
drive.
drive out of the front of the computer.
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