Lenovo 0870A6U, User Manual

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To replace the optical drive, do the following:
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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 cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 16.
4. Locate the optical drive. See “Component locations” on page 12.
5. Press the optical drive release button
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toward the top of the computer and
then slide the optical drive out of the optical drive bay.
Figure 20. Removing the optical drive
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware
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