Removing an External 5.25-inch Drive
CAUTION:
computer.
To remove a 5.25-inch external drive:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly
2.
If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.
3.
Remove the access panel
4.
Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.
Figure 6-27
5.
If removing an optical drive, disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of
the optical drive.
Figure 6-28
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
(Computer Access Panel on page
Rotating the Drive Cage Up
Disconnecting the Power and Data Cables
(Preparation for Disassembly on page
43).
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