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Step 1.
Remove any media 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 Locating connectors,
controls and components to locate the various connectors.
Step 4.
Remove the computer cover. Refer to Removing the computer cover.
Step 5.
Disconnect the data and power cables from the storage drive
Step 6.
Pull the storage drive assembly outward
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Step 7.
Bend the storage drive bracket outward
remove it from the storage drive bracket
Step 8.
To install the new 3.5-inch storage drive：
a.
Put the new 3.5-inch storage drive into the storage drive bracket.
b.
Push the new 3.5-inch storage drive assembly into the drive bay until it snaps into position.
c.
Connect the power and data cables to the 3.5-inch storage drive.
Step 9.
Reinstall all the removed parts, and then reconnect the cables.
Replacing the graphic card
To replace the graphic card:
Step 1.
Remove any media from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and
all attached devices.
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, and then lift the 3.5-inch storage drive upward to
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Chapter 8
Replacing hardware
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