Not able to remove ultrabay/optical drive on W530

Just recieved my new Thinkpad W530. I want to swap the optical drive with a caddy with a second HDD. Problem is I can´t get the optical drive out of the laptop. I push the unlock switch and as I hold this I push the release button. I then hear that the drive loosens, but I only can push it out slightly (about 2-3 mm). Nothing happens if I keep pushing the release. Have also tried to pull the drive out, but it wont move. I dont want to use to much force as I´m afraid I will destroy something.
When I push it back in it slides nicely into position and I can hear the "click" sound that locks it in place.....
Is there a screw or something I have overseen? Anyone that has experienced the same problem and have a solution?

From your description, I am not sure if you removed the screw from the bottom of the machine. On the bottom of the W530 there is a screw that is about 6 mm from the edge, near the back of the optical drive bay. That screw is to prevent the ultrabay/optical drive from becoming unlocked accidentally. This screw needs to be removed. Then, there is a sliding switch near where the screw was, which unlocks the ultrabay/optical drive. Slide that switch and the drive should pop loose a little, and can then be pulled out completely. I recommend doing all of this while the machine is powered OFF and with the battery removed, just to be careful.
I have done this several times while exchanging hard drives. It should be very easy, so if it is not then something is wrong. You may want to get the hardware maintenance manual from support.lenovo.com for your machine, which gives diagrams for basically anything you can do to this machine.
Good luck
JohnV474

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