System information

8–8 Service Reference Guide
Removal and Replacement Procedures Drives
8.1.3 Desktop
Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly.
2. Remove the computer cover.
3. Remove the front bezel.
4. Disconnect the drive power and signal cables and, if it is a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive,
disconnect the audio connector.
5. If removing a hard drive, remove the power switch bracket, leaving its cable connected to the
system board, to gain access to the drive bay.
6. Press the drivelock mechanism 1 to unlock the drive in the drive bay.
7. While pressing the drivelock 1, pull the drive out of the drive bay 2.
8. Remove the drive from the drive bay and store in anti-static packaging.
To replace a drive, reverse the above procedure.