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5. Remove the failing hard disk drive from the bracket by flexing the bracket.
Figure 25. Removing the hard disk drive and disconnecting the cables
6. Install the new drive, flex the bracket, and align the pins on the bracket with
7. Connect the signal and power cables to the rear of the new hard disk drive.
8. Install the hard disk drive and bracket into the rear retainer and rotate down
9. Go to Chapter 4, "Completing the parts replacement," on page 41.
Replacing an optical drive
To replace an optical drive:
1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the cover" on page 12.
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the recesses in the hard disk drive bracket.
Important
Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
until the hard disk drive front retainer latches snap in place.
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety
information" in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To
obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at
http://www.lenovo.com/support.
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