Lenovo ThinkCentre A61e - Manual (Page 33)

Replacing the keyboard
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety
information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To
obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at
http://www.lenovo.com/support.
This section provides instructions on how to replace a keyboard.
1. Remove any media (DVDs, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your
operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Locate the keyboard connector. See “Locating connectors on the rear of your
computer” on page 6 or “Locating controls and connectors on the front of your
computer” on page 5.
4. Disconnect the failing keyboard cable from the computer.
5. Connect the new keyboard to the appropriate connector on the computer.
6. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 27.
Replacing the mouse
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety
information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To
obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at
http://www.lenovo.com/support.
This section provides instructions on how to replace a mouse.
1. Remove any media (DVDs, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your
operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
Figure 21. Keyboard connectors, USB
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