Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M800 User Manual

Figure 27. Securing the 3.5-inch storage drive bracket
9. Lock the front-access storage enclosure if you have unlocked it.
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 74.

Replacing the optical drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Read
this first: Important safety information" on page iii.
To replace the optical drive, do the following:
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected 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 52.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Replacing the front bezel" on page 52.
4. Locate the optical drive. See "Computer components" on page 4.
5. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive. See "Parts on
the system board" on page 5.
6. Press the blue release button and slide the optical drive to the front of the computer.
Figure 28. Removing the optical drive
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