Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo 0809B3U User Manual

Replacing the 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
This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
To replace the optical drive, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached 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 14.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on
page 15.
4. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See "Accessing the system board
components and drives" on page 17.
5. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the optical drive.
6. Hold the optical drive and remove the two screws that secure the optical
drive.
Figure 27. Removing the optical drive screws
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware
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