Hardware Reference Guide - HP Compaq Business PC dc5100 Small Form Factor Model

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Removing an Optical Drive

CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of the drives before

removing the drive from the computer.

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An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+R/RW,

or CD-RW/DVD Combo drive.

To remove an optical drive:

1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system,

then turn off any external devices.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect

any external devices.

3. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the Computer

Cover.”

4. Press down on the green latch located on the front of the chassis

next to the drives 1. This disengages the drive cage.

5. Slide the drive cage forward until it stops 2. This unlocks the

drive.

Disengaging the Drive Cage