Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo thinkcentre e73 Hardware Maintenance Manual

This section provides instructions on how to install the 2.5-inch solid-state drive.
To install the solid-state drive, do the following:
1. Install the solid-state drive into the storage converter. Then, install the four screws to secure the
solid-state drive to the storage converter.
Figure 27. Installing the solid-state drive into the storage converter
2. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the solid-state drive.
3. Install the solid-state drive into the hard disk drive bay. See "Replacing the primary hard disk drive" on
page 92 .
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 121.

Replacing the optical drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding "Important
safety information" on page 1.
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 82.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 83.
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