Maintenance and Service Guide: 8200 Elite Series Convertible Minitower, 8200 Elite Series Microtower, 8200 Elite Series Convertible Small Form Factor, 8200 Elite Series Convertible Ultra-slim Desktop, 6200 Pro Series Microtower

Removing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay
CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 125)
2. Remove the access panel (
Computer Access Panel on page 126)
3. Remove the front bezel (
Front Bezel on page 127)
4. Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations.
CAUTION: When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to
avoid damaging the cable.
a. If you are removing an optical drive, disconnect the power cable and data cable from the
back of the drive.
b. If you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the USB cable from the system board.
Figure 7-15 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable
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