Lenovo Computer ThinkCentre M700

Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Disconnect External Optical Drive Adapter

Remove External Optical Drive Box

Remove the screw that secures the external optical drive box on the VESA mount bracket.

Slide the external optical drive box to remove it from the VESA mount bracket.

Pre-replacement Safety Measures

Read and understand the 'Read this first: Important safety information' on page iii.

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables connected to the computer.

Replacing the 2.5-inch Storage Drive

Remove the computer cover. See 'Removing the computer cover' on page 77.

Locate the 2.5-inch storage drive. See 'Computer components' on page 5.

Is there a front Wi-Fi antenna installed?

Disconnect the front Wi-Fi antenna cable from the Wi-Fi card if applicable.

Pre-replacement Safety Measures

Read and understand the 'Read this first: Important safety information' on page iii.

Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables connected to the computer.

Disconnect the external battery box cable from the USB connector on the computer.

Remove the screw securing the external battery box on the VESA mount bracket.

Slide the external battery box to remove it from the VESA mount bracket.

Slide the release button on the external battery box and use a screwdriver to slide the battery forward.

Read and understand the 'Read this first: Important safety information' on page iii

Remove any media from the drives

Turn off all connected devices and the computer

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets

Disconnect all cables connected to the computer

Disconnect the system fan cable from the system fan connector on the system board

Read and understand the 'Read this first: Important safety information' on page iii.

Refer to the 'Lithium coin-cell battery notice' in the Safety and Warranty Guide.

Remove any media from the drives.

Turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.

Disconnect all cables connected to the computer.

Accessing the Coin-cell Battery