6. Slide the plastic bracket with the new 2.5-inch storage drive into the front-access storage enclosure until
it snaps into position. Press the notch to secure the enclosure cover and lock the enclosure cover with
the key.
Figure 30. Installing the bracket with the 2.5-inch storage drive into the front-access storage enclosure
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 220.
Device in the multi-drive conversion kit
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
The multi-drive conversion kit (hereafter referred to as kit) might be equipped with either one or both of the
following components:
• Slim optical drive
• Storage drive (such as hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive)
Slim optical drive
Note: The instructions on how to remove or install a slim optical drive in the kit also apply to the slim-optical-
drive adapter.
To remove or install a slim optical drive, do the following:
1. Prepare your computer. See "Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover" on page 103.
2. Ensure that all the cables are disconnected from the kit. Remove the kit from the front of the computer.
See "Device in the flex bay" on page 105.
3. To remove the slim optical drive from the kit, do the following:
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