Installing A Cd, Zip, Or Other Externally Accessible Drive - Dell Precision WorkStation 530 User Manual

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Installing a CD, Zip, or Other Externally Accessible Drive

NOTE:
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep,
be sure to back up your files before you begin this procedure.
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see
For You and Your
NOTICE:
Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see
Components" or the interior service label.
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
1
electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
Lay the computer on its right side.
2
Open the computer
3
If you are replacing a drive that is already installed in the computer,
4
continue with step
Disconnect the DC power cable and interface cable from the back of
5
the drive you are replacing.
Remove the drive from the chassis drive bay.
6
Squeeze together the tabs at each side of the drive to disengage
a
the drive bracket from the chassis.
Slide the drive bracket upward, and remove it from the chassis (see
b
the following figures).
Computer."
cover.
5. If you are installing a new drive, go to
"Safety First—
"System Board
step 7.