Lenovo C540, 57315617, 57312695, 57315603, C440, C445, C345 manual Replacing the optical drive

Replacing the optical drive

Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover.

Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the touch screen from scratches or other damage.

1.Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices.

2.Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.

3.Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to “Left and right views” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors.

4.Remove the stand base. Refer to “Removing the stand base”.

5.Remove the foot cover. Refer to “Removing the foot cover”.

6.Push the optical drive pin downward to push out the optical drive as shown.

36User Guide