7.Connect one end of the signal cable to the rear of the new hard disk drive and the other end to an available SATA connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9. Then, locate an available five-wire power connector and connect it to the rear of the new hard disk drive.

Figure 28. Connecting a SATA hard disk 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 37.

Replacing the front audio and USB 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 front audio and USB assembly.

To replace the front audio and USB assembly, do the following:

1.Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

2.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.

3.Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 15.

4.Disconnect the front audio and USB assembly cables from the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9.

5.Note the front audio and USB assembly cable routing and remove the screw that secures the front audio and USB assembly. Then, remove the front audio and USB assembly from the chassis.

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