Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z Hardware Maintenance Manual

Figure 10. Installing the hard disk drive
11. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 111.

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.
Note: The optical drive is available only in some models.
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. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay
it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
3. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 71.
4. Locate the optical drive. See "FRU locations" on page 67.
5. Remove the hard disk drive. See "Replacing the hard disk drive" on page 72.
6. Remove the screw
the optical drive out of the optical drive bay.
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1 that secures the optical drive. Then, disconnect the optical drive cable 2 . Slide