Installing Drives In The Top Drive Cage - Gateway E-5250 Maintaining And Troubleshooting

26 Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-5250 System

Installing Drives in the Top Drive Cage

You can install 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch externally accessible drives in the top
drive cage.
To install a drive in the top drive cage
Turn off the system and unplug the power cord.
1.
Remove the case side panels. If a plastic slot cover or metal shield is
2.
located in the bay you want to use, remove the front bezel also. (See
page 3 for instructions on opening the case). Observe the static
electricity precautions on page 2 as you open the case.
If a drive is installed in the bay you want to use, remove the drive:
3.
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Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.
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Remove the four screws (two on either side of the drive) that attach
the drive to the drive cage.
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Push the drive out of the chassis through the bezel.