Installing Or Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre 2697 User Manual

• If you are installing a memory module, open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which you
want to install the memory module.
Figure 17. Opening the retaining clips
7. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Ensure that the notch
module aligns correctly with the slot key
down into the slot until the retaining clips close.
Figure 18. Installing a memory module
8. Reinstall the PCI Express x16 graphics card if you have removed it.
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 86.

Installing or 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 install or replace the optical drive.
To install or replace an optical drive, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
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2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight
1 on the memory