Replacing The Optical Drive - IBM ThinkCentre 8105 Hardware Replacement Manual

6. To install the new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and
7. Insert the new hard disk drive into the hard drive bay until it snaps into
8. Connect the signal and power cables to the rear of the hard disk drive.
9. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 26.

Replacing the optical drive

This section provides instructions on how to replace an optical drive.
1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the cover" on page 5.
align the pins 1 through 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk
drive. Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
position.
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety
information" in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick
Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
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