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Optical Drive and I/O Box Replacement - ThinkCentre M73, M72e Tiny Desktop

Optical Drive and I/O Box Replacement - ThinkCentre M73, M72e Tiny Desktop

Optical Drive and I/O Box Replacement - ThinkCentre M73, M72e Tiny Desktop


  1. Disconnect the optical drive cable from the system.
  2. Remove the screw from the top of the system.
  3. Slide the optical drive case up and remove it from the system.
  4. Remove the screw from the bottom of the optical drive case.
  5. Press the tab to push the optical drive out the side. 
  6. Remove the optical drive from the case.
  7. Remove the two screws that hold the tab in place.
  8. So I’ve got the new drive here and I’m going to attach the tab to the rear. We want to align the screw holes.
  9. Install the two screws.
  10. Slide the optical drive into the case until the tab is visible. 
  11. Install the screw to secure it.
  12. When replacing the optical drive case, the screws fit into two holes in the bottom of the case, and then it slides down.
  13. Install the screw.
  14. Connect the optical drive cable to the system.

Document ID:VID100608
Original Publish Date:04/29/2016
Last Modified Date:04/29/2016