Replacing The Storage Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M800 User Manual

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9. Align the mountain studs in the optical drive bracket with the corresponding holes in the drive bay.
Then, press down the bracket into the drive bay and slide the bracket to the front of the computer until
it snaps into position.
Figure 17. Installing the optical drive
10. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new optical drive.
11. Install the front bezel. See "Replacing the front bezel" on page 50.
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 81.

Replacing the storage 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 storage drive, refer to one of the following topics:
• "Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive in the primary storage drive bay" on page 54
• "Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive in the secondary storage drive bay" on page 58
• "Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the primary storage drive bay" on page 62
Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive in the primary storage drive bay
To replace the 2.5-inch storage drive in the primary storage drive bay, 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 50.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Replacing the front bezel" on page 50.
4. Remove the optical drive. See "Replacing the optical drive" on page 52.
5. Locate the 2.5-inch storage drive you want to replace. See "Computer components" on page 5.
6. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 2.5-inch storage drive. See "Parts on the
system board" on page 6.
7. Press the retaining clip
same time.
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in the direction as shown and pivot the drive bay assembly upward at the

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