Lenovo 2568 [B540] 10101, 97, 4749 [B545] Replacing the optical drive, To remove the optical drive

6.2.6 Replacing the optical drive

Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before replacing the optical drive.

To remove the optical drive:

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 screen from scratching 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 view” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors.

4.Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.

5.Push down the pin that locks the optical disk drive to the chassis then use the screwdriver push the disk out.

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