NOTE:
The data and power cables are still connected to the optical drive. Carefully slide out the hard-drive and
optical-drive bracket.
NOTE:
Skip this step if the computer is not shipped with an optical drive.
3. Hold onto the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket and turn it over.
4. Unroute the data and power cables through the routing guides on the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket.
5. Disconnect the data and power cables from the connectors on the optical drive.
6. 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 indicates the location of the hard-drive and optical-drive cage and provides a visual representation of the
installation procedure.
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Removing and installing components