Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 72 User Manual

Figure 23. Installing the hard disk 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 65.

Replacing the optical drive

Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information"
on page v.
This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the optical drive.
Note: The optical drive is only available in some models.
To replace an optical drive, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 30.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 30.
4. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See "Accessing the system board components and drives"
on page 32
5. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the optical drive.
6. Hold the optical drive and remove the two screws that secure the optical drive.
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