Lenovo 4272, 4271, 4269, 4265, 4264, 4266 Replacing the optical drive, Removing the hard disk drive

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2.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 13.

3.Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 14.

4.Locate the hard disk drive that you want to replace.

5.Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the hard disk drive. Press the two tabs of the hard disk drive bracket toward each other, and then pull the bracket outward to remove the hard disk drive with the bracket from the chassis.

Figure 23. Removing the hard disk drive

6.Remove the failing hard disk drive from the bracket by flexing the bracket.

7.To install a new hard disk drive, go to “Installing a new hard disk drive” on page 23.

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 37.

Replacing the optical drive

Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:

http://support.lenovo.com

This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.

To replace the optical drive, do the following:

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Contents ThinkStation User Guide Third Edition December Copyright Lenovo 2010 Contents Appendix A. System memory speed Appendix B. Notices Important safety information Iv ThinkStation User Guide Product overview FeaturesInput/Output I/O features System management featuresAudio subsystem ConnectivityPower supply SpecificationsSecurity features Preinstalled software programsSoftware provided with your Windows operating system Software overviewThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery Product RecoveryLenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo WelcomeAntivirus software Locating computer controls, connectors, and partsRear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerLocating components ConnectorComponent locations Locating parts and connectors on the system boardSystem board part and connector locations System board part and connector locations Sata connectors Battery Microprocessor Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Removing the computer coverRemoving the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezelRemoving the front bezel Removing and reinstalling the PCI card holderRemoving the PCI card holder Installing the PCI card holder Installing or replacing a memory moduleRemoving the optical drive bracket Open the retaining clips as shown ThinkStation User Guide What to do next Installing or replacing a PCI cardRemoving a PCI card Installing a new PCI card Installing a new hard disk driveInstalling a new hard disk drive into the bracket Installing a new hard disk drive Rotating the air flow wall Replacing a hard disk driveRemoving the hard disk drive Replacing the optical driveRemoving the optical drive Connecting a new optical drive Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyRemoving the optical drive bracket Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assembly bracket Installing the new front fan assembly bracket Replacing the rear fan assemblyRemoving the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard or mouse Installing the rear fan assemblyConnecting the USB keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacementObtaining device drivers Basic security featuresLocking devices Locking devicesPassword protection Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Using recovery mediaOn the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Solving recovery problems Installing or reinstalling device driversRecovery information ThinkStation User Guide Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing or changing settings Using passwordsAdministrator password Password considerationsUser Password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceViewing or changing the startup device sequence Exiting the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsConfiguring RAID Configuring RAID for machine types 4262, 4263, 4264,Installing Sata hard disk drives Creating RAID volumes Deleting RAID volumesConfiguring RAID for machine types 4266, 4269, 4271, From the RAID Config menu, select Create array Installing Sata or SAS hard disk drivesConfiguring the Marvell Bios Setup to delete an array From the RAID Config menu, select Spare ManagementFrom the RAID Config menu, select Delete array Using system programs Updating flashing the Bios from a discUpdating system programs Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureClick Downloads and drivers Updating system programs ThinkStation User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostic programsDiagnostic programs Lenovo Solution CenterLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox PC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryCleaning an optical mouse Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsHelp and service Safety and warrantyUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Calling for serviceUsing other services Purchasing additional services Appendix A. System memory speed Dimm type and speed PC3-8500R Appendix A. System memory speed Dimm type and speed PC3-8500R Appendix B. Notices Television output notice European conformance CE markTrademarks CRU IndexPassword Page ThinkStation User Guide Page 89Y7306
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