Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre 3231 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Replacing the optical drive

This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
To replace the optical drive:
1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page 128.
2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the optical drive. See
3. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the optical drive.
4. Press the optical drive lock 1 and slide the optical drive out the rear of the
Figure 59. Removing the optical drive
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
"Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with
your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
"Accessing the system board components and drives" on page 129.
drive bay assembly.
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