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Replacing an optical drive
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety
information” in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick
Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 5.
2. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the failing drive.
3. Release the drive by pressing on the blue retainer lever at the side of the drive
and sliding it outward from the front of the computer.
4. Remove the retainer bracket from the failing drive and install it on the new
drive.
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