20 Lift the cage all the way out of the computer and set it
on its side.
21 Locate the cables connected to the hard disk drive.
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22 Disconnect the cables from the drive:
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The plugs on the cables are keyed and can be
inserted only when aligned properly with the
connector on the drive.
In addition, some plugs have a latch that must be
pressed or squeezed to release the plug while pulling
it from the connector.
Plugs without a latch:
For a plug without a latch, pull the plug straight
out from the connector.
Plugs with a latch:
For a plug with a latch, press the latch in the
center of the plug, and then pull the plug from the
connector.