Lenovo IdeaCentre A700 4024 User Manual page 38

Hardware Maintenance Manual
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1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives,
shut down the operating system, turn off all attached devices, and the
computer.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power
cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are
connected to the computer. Refer to "Locating connectors on the rear
of the computer".
4. Remove the computer stand. Refer to "Removing the computer stand".
5. Remove the computer cover. Refer to "Removing the computer cover".
6. Remove the motherboard cover. Refer to "Removing the motherboard
cover".
7. Remove the hard disk drive. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive".
8. Remove the 3 screws that secure the optical disk drive to the chassis.
9. Disconnect the data and power cables from the optical disk drive.
10. Remove the 4 screws that secure the optical disk drive to the drive bay.
11. Slide the optical disk drive out of the drive bay.