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Step 5.
Disconnect the data and power cables from the solid state drive.
Step 6.
Remove the four screws that secure the solid state drive assembly to drive bay.
Step 7.
Pull the solid state drive assembly out of the drive bay.
Step 8.
Remove the four screws that secure the solid state drive to the adapter bracket.
Step 9.
To install the new solid state drive：
a.
Secure the new solid state drive to the adapter bracket with the four screws.
b.
Slide the solid state drive assembly into the drive bay.
c.
Secure the solid state drive assembly to the drive bay with the four screws.
d.
Connect the power and data cables to the solid state drive.
Step 10. Reattach the computer cover.
Replacing a memory module
Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat.
To replace an optical drive:
Step 1.
Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating
system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices.
Step 2.
Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
Step 3.
Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O)
cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to "Left and right view"
and "Rear view" for help with locating the various connectors.
Step 4.
Remove the computer cover. Refer to "Removing the computer cover".
Step 5.
Locate the memory module connectors. Refer to "Locating components".
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Replacing hardware
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