Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo 10AQ Maintenance Manual

Replacing the optical drive

Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information"
in the Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety, Warranty, and
Setup Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
Note: The optical drive is only available in some models.
To replace an optical drive, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 85.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 86.
4. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the optical drive.
5. Remove the three screws that secure the optical drive. Then, slide the optical drive out of the front
of the computer.
Figure 18. Removing the optical drive
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