9. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position.
Figure 28. Installing a new optical drive
10. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the rear of the optical drive.
What to do next:
•To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
•To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 52.
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
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
This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly.
CAUTION:
The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.
To replace the heat sink and fan assembly, do the following:
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