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What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 166.
Device in the 5.25-inch flex module
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
A 5.25-inch flex module might be equipped with some or all of the following components:
• Slim optical drive
• eSATA connector
• IEEE 1394 connector
• Card reader
• Front Thunderbolt adapter kit
Installing or replacing a device in the 5.25-inch flex module involves the following operations:
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"Slim optical drive" on page 107
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"eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector" on page 110
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"Card reader" on page 112
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"Front Thunderbolt adapter kit" on page 115
Slim optical drive
To install or replace a slim optical drive in the flex module, do the following:
1. Remove the flex module out of the chassis. See "Optical drive" on page 104.
2. Lift the clip on the rear of the flex module and slide the flex module cover to the rear to remove the cover.
Figure 35. Removing the flex module cover
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