Service Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts 4-9

5.25- and 3.5-Inch Drives

Figure 4-6. Externally Accessible Drive Removal

To remove a 5.25-inch drive assembly from one of the externally accessible

drive bays, follow these steps:

1. Press the two drive-release tabs toward the center of the drive,

and slide the drive out the front of the bay (see Figure 4-6).

2. Disconnect the DC power cable and the interface cable from the

back of the drive.

Be sure to record the power connector number and the location of the

interface cable connector.

3. Remove the drive-mounting rails from the drive (see Figure 4-7).

Figure 4-7. Drive-Mounting Rail Removal (Example)

drive-release tabs (2)

drive-mounting rails (2)

screws (4)