User Guide

5. Rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch any cables or wires when rotating the drive cage down.
6. Press the green drive retainer latch (1) located on the right side of the drive to disengage the drive
from the drive cage. While pressing the drive retainer latch, slide the drive back until it stops, and
then lift it up and out of the drive cage (2).
To replace the optical drive, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: When replacing a drive, transfer the four guide screws from the old drive to the new one.
Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay
To install an optional 5.25-inch optical drive:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for Disassembly on page 107).
2. Remove the access panel (
Computer Access Panel on page 113).
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