Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo ThinkPad L420 User Manual

7. Reinstall the slot cover.
8. Reinstall the battery and turn the computer over again. Then reconnect the ac power adapter and
the cables.

Replacing the optical drive

Before you start, print these instructions.
An optical drive is preinstalled in the bay. If it needs to be repaired, remove it as follows:
1. Turn off the computer, then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait for
a few minutes, till the inside of the computer cools, before you start the following procedures.
2. Remove the battery. See "Replacing the battery" on page 89.
3. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
4. Loosen the screw that secures the drive and remove it.
5. Press the edge of the drive outwards, using the tip of a thin screwdriver as shown in the drawing
and then pull out the drive.
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