NOTE:
Skip this step if the computer is not shipped with an optical drive. The data and power cables are still connected
to the optical drive. Slide out the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket with care.
3. Hold onto the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket and turn it over.
4. Disconnect the data and power cables from the optical drive.
5. Lift the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket away from the chassis.
Installing the hard-drive and optical-drive cage
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the hard-drive and optical-drive cage and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
Steps
1. Hold the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket near the chassis, and connect the data and power cables for the optical drive.
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Removing and installing components