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Connecting a SATA drive
A SATA optical drive or a SATA hard disk drive can be connected to any available
SATA connector.
To connect a SATA drive, do the following:
1. Locate the signal cable that comes with the new SATA drive.
2. Locate an available SATA connector on the system board. See "Locating parts
3. Connect one end of the signal cable to the SATA drive and the other end to an
4. Locate one of the extra five-wire power connectors and connect it to the SATA
Replacing the optical drive
This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
To replace the optical drive, do the following:
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 14.
2. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical
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What to do next:
v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts
replacement" on page 31.
on the system board" on page 10.
available SATA connector on the system board.
drive.
Figure 21. Connecting a SATA optical drive
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
"Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with
your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
drive.
Figure 22. Connecting a SATA hard disk
drive
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