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10. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 35.
Replacing the optical drive
This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
To replace the optical drive:
Figure 18. Removing the optical drive
Figure 19. Retaining bracket for the optical drive
7. Reconnect the signal and power cables to the rear of the hard disk drive.
8. Position the hard disk drive and bracket so that it engages the retaining clips
in the bottom of the chassis when you slide the bracket to the right.
9. Slide the hard disk drive and bracket to the right until it snaps into position.
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
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 16.
3. Remove the front bezel and drive bay assembly. See "Accessing the system
board components and drives" on page 17.
4. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the optical drive.
5. Release the optical drive by pressing inward on the blue retainer at the side of
the drive.
6. Slide the optical drive being replaced out the front of the drive bay assembly.
7. Remove the retaining bracket from the failing optical drive and install it on
the new optical drive.
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