3. Press the blue release button and remove the optical drive out the front of the
computer.
Note: There is a spare retainer bracket 1 attached to the side of the upper
drive cage.
4. Remove the retainer bracket from the drive being replaced and install it on the
new drive.
5. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into
position.
6. Connect the signal and power cables to the drive.
7. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 47.
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 a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at
http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Figure 28. Removing the optical drive
Figure 29. Retainer bracket for optical drive
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