Removing An External 3.5-Inch Drive - Compaq EX Series Maintenance & Service Manual

4.10.3

Removing an External 3.5-Inch Drive

If you are installing a second 3.5-inch diskette drive into 5.25-inch bays #1 or 2 for the
first time, you must use a special adapter bracket.
If you are installing a 3.5-inch diskette drive into 5.25-inch bay #3, you must use a special
adapter bracket.
If installing a second ATA hard drive on the primary controller, you must use an 80-
conductor ATA cable for optimal performance.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 4.2).
WARNING: Power is continuous to the system board and power supply even when the power
switch is turned off. To prevent damage to the unit, disconnect the power cord from the power
source or the unit before beginning disassembly procedures.
2. Remove the access panel (Section 4.5).
3. Remove the front bezel (Section 4.6).
The primary diskette drive is always installed in drive bay 3.
4. Slide the drivelock mechanism to unlock the drive 1.
5. While the drivelock is held in the unlatched position, remove the drive from the drive
bay 2.
4-14 Removal & Replacement Procedures