Removing The Rear I/O Assembly - Lenovo ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual

of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
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This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear I/O assembly.

Removing the rear I/O assembly

To remove the rear I/O assembly, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect all cables, power cords, and external options from your computer. See "Rear connectors"
on page 65.
3. 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.
4. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 70.
5. Remove the rear I/O shielding. See "Removing the rear I/O shielding" on page 73.
6. Note the location of the rear I/O assembly cables connection. Note the routing of the rear I/O assembly
cables. Disconnect all the rear I/O assembly cables.
7. Remove the two screws
8. Press the rear I/O assembly-locking tabs
main bracket.
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1 that secure the rear I/O assembly to the main bracket.
2 inward to disengage the rear I/O assembly 1 from the