Replacing An Optical Drive; Replacing The Microprocessor Fan Assembly - Lenovo ideacentre Y800 Maintenance Manual

Step 7. Reattach the computer cover.

Replacing an optical drive

Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat,stable surface.
To replace an optical drive:
Step 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to "Removing the computer cover".
Step 2. Remove the front bezel. Refer to "Removing the front bezel".
Step 3. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive.
Step 4. Press the release button and push the optical drive straight out of the front of the chassis.
Step 5. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position.
Step 6. Connect the data and power cables to the new disk drive.
Step 7. Reattach the front bezel and computer cover.

Replacing the microprocessor fan assembly

To replace the microprocessor fan assembly:
Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating
system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices.
Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O)
cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to "Left and right view"
and "Rear view" for help with locating the various connectors.
Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to "Removing the computer cover".
Step 5. Disconnect the fan power cable from the connector on the motherboard.
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