User Manual

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3. Remove the left side-panel (see Removing the Left Side-Panel).

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4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive (if applicable).

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5. Lift the securing tab and push the optical drive to slide it out through the front of the computer.

Replacing the Optical Drive(s)

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the new optical drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the optical drive.

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3. Remove the optical-drive bay filler (if applicable).

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4. Lift the securing tab and slide the optical drive through the front of the computer until the securing tab snaps into place.

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5. Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive (if applicable).

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6. Replace the left side-panel (see Replacing the Left Side-Panel).

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7. Lift the drive panel towards the top of your computer until it snaps into place.

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8. Connectyourcomputeranddevicestoelectricaloutletsandthenturnthemon.

Removing the Media Card Reader

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Press the AlienHead on the front of your computer to lower the drive panel.

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3. Remove the left side-panel (see Removing the Left Side-Panel).

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4. Open the PCI shroud (see Opening the PCI Shroud).

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5. Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable from the FLEXBAY connector on the master I/O board. For more information on the location of the connector, see

Master I/O Board Components.

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6. Lift the securing tab and push the FlexBay dock to slide it out through the front of the computer.

power cable

data cable

securing tab

optical drive