Installing and removing drives
Removing a 5.25-inch drive
CAUTION:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly
2.
Remove the access panel
3.
Remove the front bezel
4.
Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the drive.
IMPORTANT:
damaging the cable.
5.
Push the green drivelock mechanism towards the optical drive (1), and then slide the drive from the
drive bay (2).
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Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures – Microtower (MT) chassis
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer.
(Access panel on page
(Front bezel on page
When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid
(Preparation for disassembly on page
20)
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