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Figure 20. Installing the new optical drive
10. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 35.
Replacing the diskette drive or card reader
This section provides instructions on how to replace the diskette drive or card
reader. Depending on your model type, your computer might have a diskette drive
or a card reader installed.
The artwork in this section shows how to replace the diskette drive. To replace the
card reader, the procedure is almost the same as replacing the diskette drive.
To replace the diskette drive or card reader:
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8. Install the new optical drive into the bay until it snaps into position.
9. Reconnect the signal and power cables to the new 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
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 diskette drive or
card reader.
5. Release the diskette drive or card reader by pressing inward on the blue
retainer at the side of the drive.
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