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Replacing 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
This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
Removing the optical drive
To remove the optical drive, 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 78.
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 83.
5. Locate the optical drive. See “FRU locations” on page 79.
6.
Remove the screw
1
that secures the optical drive to the main bracket and
slide the optical drive out of the rail.
7. Remove the retention clip from the optical drive by removing the two screws as
shown in the following illustration. Save the retention clip to use when you
install the replacement optical drive.
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