Removing the optical drive
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Procedure
1. Disconnect the data cable and power cable from the optical-drive assembly.
2. Disconnect the data cables and power cables from the hard-drive assembly.
3. Remove the two screws (#6-32xL6.35) that secure the drive cage to the chassis.
4. Push the release tab on the chassis and slide the drive cage off the chassis.
5. Turn the drive cage over and remove the three screws (M2xL2) that secure the optical-drive assembly to the drive cage.
6. Slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bracket.
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