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Chapter 1
Remove/Replace System Components
Removing/Replacing System Components
Removing the CD Drive
To remove the CD drive, follow this procedure:
1. Complete the procedure in the section “Removing the Front Bezel and Top Cover”
found in this chapter.
2. Disconnect the CD drive control cable by pulling up on its pull tab and disconnect the
power cable by pressing in on its latch release. See Figure 1-8.
Figure 1-8. Disconnecting the CD Drive Control Cable
3. Disconnect the audio-extender cable and the CD drive audio cable by pressing in on the
audio-extender cable’s latch release. See Figure 1-9. Also, lift up on the PCI cage audio
retainer tabs to remove the audio cable from the PCI cage. Note that you can skip this
section if your workstation does not have an audio card.
Figure 1-9. Disconnecting the Audio-Extender Cable
CD Drive
Control Cable
CD Drive Power Cable
Audio
Retainer
Audio-Extender
Cable
Disconnect
Audio Cable
Here
Audio Cable
Tabs