Removing an Optical Drive
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Remove the drive panel (see
Removing the Drive Panel
).
4.
Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.
5.
Slide the drive release latch towards the base of the computer to release the shoulder screw, and then slide the optical drive out of the drive bay.
6.
Replace the drive panel (see
Replacing the Drive Panel
).
7.
Replace the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
8.
Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
NOTE:
If you are uninstalling your only optical drive and will not replace it at this time, disconnect the data cable from the system board and set it
aside.
1
data cable
2
power cable
1
drive release latch
2
optical drive
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.
