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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 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 optical 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 optical drive by pressing inward on the blue retainer at the side of
the drive.
4. Slide the optical drive being replaced 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 optical drive into the bay until it snaps into position.
7. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 33.
Figure 27. Removing the optical drive
Figure 28. Retaining bracket for optical drive
Figure 29. Installing the new optical drive
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