Lenovo 9159 manual Installing a drive in bay

The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays.

Figura 13. Drive bays

The following list describes the types and size of drives you can install in each bay:

1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.)	Optical drives, such as CD drive or
	DVD drive (preinstalled in some
	models)
	3.5-inch hard disk drive (requires a
	Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to
	3.5-inch) *
	5.25-inch hard disk drive
2 Bay 2 - Maximum height: 26.1 mm (1.0 in.)	3.5-inch hard disk drive (preinstalled)
3 Bay 3 - Maximum height: 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)	3.5-inch diskette drive (preinstalled in
	some models)

*You can obtain a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch, from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center.

Installing a drive in bay 1

To install an optical drive or an additional hard disk drive in bay 1, do the following:

1.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” a pagina 9.

2.Access the system board. See “Accessing system board components and drives” a pagina 10.

3.If you are installing a drive with accessible media, such as an optical drive, remove the plastic panel in the bezel by squeezing the plastic tabs that secure the panel on the inside of the bezel.

4.Remove the metal shield from the drive bay.

5.For a 5.25-inch drive, install a retainer bracket on the side of the drive.

Nota: If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. You can obtain this bracket from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center.

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