Lenovo Q180 manual Replacing the optical drive, To replace the optical drive

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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 computer screen from scratches or other damage.

To replace the optical drive

Step 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.

Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.

Step 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.

Step 4. Remove the 4 screws and open the optical disk drive box as shown.

Step 5. Remove the 3 screws and slide the optical disk drive out as shown.

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Lenovo Q180 manual Replacing the optical drive, To replace the optical drive