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.
To replace the optical drive:
1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page 12.
2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the optical drive. See
"Accessing the system board components and drives" on page 13.
3. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical
drive.
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