Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo ThinkStation E31 User Manual

9. Insert the two retaining clips
of the optical drive bay, and then pivot the hard disk drive and bracket downwards until the hard
disk drive bracket snaps into position.
Figure 29. Installing the hard disk drive
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 71.

Replacing the optical drive

Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information"
on page v.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
To replace an optical drive, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page 32.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 32.
4. Remove the hard disk drive. See "Replacing the hard disk drive" on page 47
1 of the hard disk drive bracket into the corresponding holes in the side
.
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