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8. Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer.

8. Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer.

Figure 34. Removing the optical drive

9. Slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay from the front of the computer.

Figure 35. Installing a new optical drive

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Lenovo M73 manual Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer, Removing the optical drive

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Machine Types 10B4, 10B5, 10B6, and 10B7 ThinkCentre M73 User GuideSecond Edition November Copyright Lenovo Chapter 5. Installing or replacing ContentsImportant safety information Chapter 2. Using your computerChapter 6. Recovery information Appendix A. Notices iv ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away Important safety informationService and upgrades Static electricity preventionExtension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersExternal devices Plugs and outletsHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Modem safety informationDANGER Power supply statementCleaning and maintenance Laser compliance statementx ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Memory FeaturesChapter 1. Product overview MicroprocessorConnectivity System management featuresPreinstalled software programs Input/Output I/O featuresPower supply Security featuresPreinstalled operating system Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system SpecificationsLenovo programs Table 2. Programs in Control Panel Accessing Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools programAccessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel Table 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools programCommunications Utility An introduction to Lenovo programsFingerprint Software Power Manager Lenovo SettingsLenovo Solution Center Password ManagerSystem Update LocationsView Management Utility Description Locating connectors on the rear of your computerFigure 2. Rear connector locations ConnectorDescription ConnectorFigure 3. Component locations Locating componentsFigure 4. System board part locations Locating parts on the system boardFigure 5. Drive bay locations Locating internal drivesThe following is a sample of the machine type and model label Machine type and model labelFigure 6. Machine type and model label 16 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Where can I find help about the Windows operating system? Chapter 2. Using your computerFrequently asked questions Where are my recovery discs?Navigating on Windows Navigating on Windows Chapter 2. Using your computer20 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide 2. Click Settings 3. Click Control PanelUsing Windows shortcut keys Using the keyboardUsing a fingerprint reader About your computer audio Using the wheel mouseAdjusting audio Setting the volume from the desktopIn the Taskbar section, click Customize icons on the taskbar Setting the volume from Control PanelUsing CDs and DVDs 2. In the Sound section, click Adjust system volumePlaying a CD or DVD Handling and storing CD and DVD mediaRecording a CD or DVD Page 26 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Comfort Accessibility and comfortChapter 3. You and your computer Arranging your workspaceAir circulation Glare and lightingElectrical outlets and cable lengths Registering your computer Voltage-selection switchMoving your computer to another country or region For power cord information and part numbers, go to Replacement power cordsChapter 4. Security Security featuresFigure 7. Installing a padlock Locking the computer coverFigure 8. Kensington-style cable lock Using passwordsBIOS passwords Attaching a Kensington-style cable lockProtecting data against viruses Windows passwordsConfiguring the fingerprint reader Using and understanding firewallsChapter 4. Security 36 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Handling static-sensitive devices Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling or replacing hardware Installing external optionsRemoving the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezelWhat to do next Figure 12. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward Accessing the system board components and drivesFigure 13. Lowering the drive bay assembly Installing or replacing a memory moduleFigure 15. Opening the retaining clips Figure 14. Removing a memory module42 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Figure 16. Installing a memory module Installing or replacing a PCI Express cardWhat to do next as shown to Figure 18. Installing a PCI Express card Replacing the batteryWhat to do next What to do next Replacing the hard disk driveFigure 19. Removing the old battery Figure 20. Installing a new batteryFigure 22. Removing the hard disk drive Figure 21. Pivoting the drive bay assemblyWhat to do next Replacing the solid-state driveFigure 23. Connecting a SATA hard disk drive Figure 24. Installing the hard disk driveFigure 25. Removing the solid-state drive from the storage converter Replacing the solid-state drive in the hard disk drive bay50 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Figure 28. Removing the solid-state drive from the bracket Figure 27. Removing the solid-state drive bracket9. Slide the new solid-state drive into the solid-state drive bracket as shown until the four holes in the drive are aligned with the corresponding holes in the bracket. Then, install the four screws to secure the new solid-state drive to the bracket What to do next Installing or replacing the optical driveFigure 32. Removing the optical drive screws 7. Slightly press the drive bay assembly clip showninward and pivot the drive bay assembly downward as Figure 33. Lowering the drive bay assembly8. Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer Figure 35. Installing a new optical driveFigure 34. Removing the optical drive What to do next Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyFigure 36. Installing the optical drive Figure 37. Connecting a SATA optical driveFigure 38. Removing the heat sink fan duct a. Partially remove screw b. Partially remove screw Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away Replacing the power supply assemblyFigure 40. Installing the heat sink fan duct What to do next60 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Figure 41. Removing the heat sink fan ductFigure 42. Removing the power supply assembly Note Use only screws provided by Lenovo Figure 44. Installing the heat sink fan duct Replacing the microprocessorWhat to do next Figure 46. Removing the microprocessor Figure 45. Accessing the microprocessor64 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Figure 47. Installing the microprocessor Replacing the front audio and USB assemblyWhat to do next Figure 48. Removing the front audio and USB assembly Replacing the system fan assemblyWhat to do next Figure 49. Removing the system fan assembly Figure 50. Installing the system fan assembly Replacing the WiFi unitsWhat to do next Figure 51. Disconnecting the Bluetooth cable Removing the WiFi adapter cardRemoving the WiFi card module Installing the WiFi units Figure 57. Connecting the WiFi antenna cables Figure 56. Installing the WiFi card module72 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Installing the rear WiFi antenna Installing or removing the rear WiFi antennaWhat to do next What to do next Removing the rear WiFi antennaFigure 59. Installing the rear WiFi antenna Figure 60. Removing the rear WiFi antennaInstalling the front WiFi antenna Installing or removing the front WiFi antennaFigure 62. Installing the front WiFi antenna Removing the front WiFi antennaWhat to do next Figure 63. Removing the front WiFi antenna Replacing the keyboardWhat to do next What to do next Replacing the mouseFigure 64. Keyboard connectors Figure 65. Mouse connectorsFigure 66. Reinstalling the computer cover Completing the parts replacement80 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Obtaining device driversRecovery information for the Windows 7 operating system Chapter 6. Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Performing a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operationsCreating recovery media Using recovery mediaPerforming a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Using a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled device drivers 86 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Reinstalling software programsReinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problemsUsing the advanced startup options Resetting your computer to the factory default settingsRefreshing your computer 88 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Using passwords Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility programStarting the Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settingsHard Disk Password Password considerationsPower-On Password Administrator PasswordSATA Controller Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CMOSEnabling or disabling a device USB SetupSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Enabling ErP compliance modeSelecting a startup device Selecting a temporary startup deviceDisabled ICE performance modeICE thermal alert Better Acoustic Performance default setting94 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Exiting from the Setup Utility programUpdating flashing the BIOS from a disc Using system programsChapter 8. Updating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating system2. Click Download Drivers & Software 3. Click Use Quick Path Updating your operating system Chapter 9. Preventing problemsKeeping your computer current Getting the latest device drivers for your computer“Basics” on page “Cleaning your computer” on page “Computer” on page Using System UpdateBasics Cleaning and maintenanceOptical mouse Cleaning your computerComputer KeyboardMoving your computer Good maintenance practicesCleaning a glass-screen surface Basic troubleshooting Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnosticsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting procedure102 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide No audio in Windows Audio problemsSound comes from one external speaker only CD problemsNo audio in DOS applications or games A CD or DVD does not work DVD problemsBlack screen instead of DVD video Invalid disc or no disc found message DVD movie will not playNo audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie Playback is very slow or choppy1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound Intermittent problemsKeyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems All or some keys on the keyboard do not workThe fingerprint reader does not work The wireless keyboard does not workThe mouse or pointing device does not work The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouseWrong characters appear on the screen Monitor problemsThe image appears to be flickering Networking problemsThe image is discolored 2. Click Hardware and Sound Ethernet problemsYour computer cannot connect to the network 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and SoundThe Wake on LAN feature is not working A wireless LAN problemThe adapter stops working for no apparent reason An option that was just installed does not work Option problemsA wireless WAN problem Bluetooth problem1. Click Start Computer Performance and lockup problemsInsufficient free hard disk drive space 3. Click Disk Cleanup6. In the Programs and Features area, click the Clean up button Excessive number of fragmented files2. Click Programs 3. Click Turn Windows features on or off 3. Click Disk Cleanup 4. Click Clean up system filesSerial port problems Printer problemsInsufficient memory When using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order Software problemsSoftware does not work as expected Lenovo Solution Center USB problems118 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and serviceSafety and Warranty Information resourcesLenovo Support Web site Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic program Calling for servicePurchasing additional services Using other services122 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One Appendix A. NoticesMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Trademarks Electronic emissions notices Appendix B. Regulatory informationExport classification notice Television output noticeGerman Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementDeutschland Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan Eurasian compliance mark Additional regulatory informationLenovo product service information for Taiwan Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement128 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Important WEEE information Appendix C. WEEE and recycling informationRecycling information for Japan Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Battery recycling information for TaiwanBattery recycling information for the European Union Recycling information for BrazilAppendix C. WEEE and recycling information 132 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide European Union RoHS Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHSChina RoHS Turkish RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling Rules Ukraine RoHS India RoHSCopyright Lenovo Appendix E. China Energy Label136 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Appendix F. ENERGY STAR model information 138 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Index Page flashing the BIOS 142 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide