Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M800z Hardware Maintenance Manual

3. Remove the computer stand. See "Replacing the computer stand" on page 96.
4. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 101.
5. Locate the storage drive. See "Computer components" on page 33.
6. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the storage drive.
7. Press the release tab
Figure 40. Removing the storage drive
8. Position the new storage drive over the storage drive holder so that the four wheels
drive align with the corresponding holes in the storage drive holder. Then, press the storage drive
downward until it snaps into position and is secured by the release tab.
Figure 41. Installing the storage drive
9. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the storage drive.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 142.

Replacing the optical drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
1 , and then remove the storage drive from the storage drive holder as shown.
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