Removing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive
CAUTION:
computer.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly
2.
Remove the access panel
3.
Remove the front bezel
4.
Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations.
a.
If you are removing a 5.25-inch optical drive, disconnect the power cable (1) and data
cable (2) from the back of the drive.
Figure 8-16
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
(Access Panel on page
(Front Bezel on page
Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables
(Preparation for Disassembly on page
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Installing and Removing Drives
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