Removing a Hard Disk Drive from the Internal Bay
You may need to remove a hard disk drive for service or
replacement.
Caution
Before you remove a hard disk drive, make sure you have
backup copies of all your files and programs.
Follow these steps to remove a hard disk drive from the
internal drive bay:
1. Disconnect the IDE drive ribbon cable and power supply
cable from the back of the drive, as shown below. Pull the
cable connectors straight out from the connectors on the
hard disk drive so you do not bend the pins.
the cables.
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