Lenovo ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual page 86

Note: The optical drive is available only in some models.
To replace the 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. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay
it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
3. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 69.
4. Locate the optical drive. See "FRU locations" on page 67.
5. Press the optical drive release button
out of the optical drive bay.
Figure 20. Removing the optical drive
6. To install a new optical drive, slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay until it snaps into
position.
80
ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual
1
toward the top of the computer and then slide the optical drive