Chapter 5. Installing Or Replacing Hardware; Installing Or Replacing Hardware; Installing External Options; Installing A Computer Wall Mount - Lenovo ThinkCentre M71z 1677 User Manual

Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware

This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer.

Installing or replacing hardware

This section provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer. You can expand
the capabilities of your computer and maintain your computer by installing or replacing hardware.
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important
safety information" on page iii.
Notes:
1. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo.
2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the
instructions that come with the option.

Installing external options

You can connect external options to your computer, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. For
some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection.
When installing an external option, see "Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your
computer" on page 8 and "Locating connectors on the rear of your computer" on page 9 to identify the
required connector. Then, use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection
and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option.

Installing a computer wall mount

Note: When installing a computer wall mount, make sure that you leave at least a 60 mm (2.36 inches) space
between the wall and your computer for easy access to the connectors on the computer rear panel.

Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important
safety information" on page iii.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the USB keyboard or mouse.
To replace the USB keyboard or mouse, do the following:
1. Disconnect the old keyboard cable or mouse cable from the computer.
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