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Replacing the diskette drive
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety
information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To
obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to
http://www.lenovo.com/support.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the diskette drive.
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9.
2. To access system board components, see“Accessing system board components
and drives” on page 10.
3. Release the diskette drive by pressing inward on the blue retainer at the side of
the drive.
4. Remove the failing diskette drive by sliding it out the front of the drive bay
assembly.
5. Remove the retainer bracket from the failing drive and install it on the new
drive.
6. Install the new diskette drive into the drive bay from the front until it snaps
into position.
7. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 33.
Figure 24. Removing the diskette drive
Figure 25. Retaining bracket for diskette drive
Figure 26. Installing the new diskette drive
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