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Replacing the optical drive – Lenovo E4430 User Manual

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Chapter 6. Replacing devices

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7. Align the contact edge of the new PCI Express Mini Card with the corresponding socket.
8. Pivot the card until you can snap it into place. Then secure the card with the screws.
9. Connect the cables to the new PCI Express Mini Card. Be sure to attach the black cable to the

connector marked “MAIN” or “M” on the card, and the white cable to the connector marked “AUX”
or “A”.

10. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws.
11. Reinstall the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page 27.
12. Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables.

Replacing the optical drive

Before you start, print these instructions.

To replace the optical drive, do the following:

Note:

Your computer might look different from the following illustrations.

1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait

three to five minutes to let the computer cool.

2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page 27.

4. Remove the screw

that secures the optical drive.

5. Insert a screwdriver into the screw hole

, and then push the optical drive in the direction shown by

the arrow

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a

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c