Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M92z User Manual

Figure 25. Installing the hard disk drive (23-inch display)
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 73.

Replacing the optical drive

Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding "Important safety information"
on page v.
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 41.
4. Locate the optical drive. See "Locating components" on page 13.
5. Press the optical drive release button
out of the optical drive bay.
1 toward the top of the computer and then slide the optical drive
.
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