Replacing the optical drive
This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the optical drive.
To install or replace an optical drive, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 82.
3. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on
4. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing an optical drive, do one
Figure 26. Removing the optical drive
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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
page 86.
of the following:
v If you are installing a secondary optical drive, remove the plastic panel in the
front bezel for the drive bay you want to use. If there is a metal static shield
installed in the drive bay, remove the metal static shield.
v If you are replacing an optical drive, disconnect the signal cable and the
power cable from the rear of the optical drive, press the blue release button,
and then slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer.