Replacing The Optical Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre M73z Hardware Maintenance Manual

11. Connect the solid-state drive cable to the new solid-state drive.
12. Install the hard-disk-drive EMI shield. See "Removing and installing the hard-disk-drive EMI shield"
on page 79.
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 118.

Replacing the optical drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Safety information" on page 1.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
Note: The optical drive is available only in some models.
To replace the optical drive, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. 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.
3. Remove the computer stand. See "Removing and installing the computer stand" on page 73.
4. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 76.
5. Remove the screw
Figure 20. Removing the optical drive
1 , and then slide the optical drive out of the bay.
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