Service Reference Guide, dx2000 ST
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Removal and Replacement Procedures— Slim Tower (ST) Chassis
6.8.3 Optical Drive
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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-RW, or DVD-ROM drive.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Section 6.1, “Preparation for Disassembly”
).
2. Remove the computer access panel (
Section 6.3, “Computer Access Panel”
3. Remove the front bezel (
).
4. Raise the Easy Access drive bay to the upright position.
5. Disconnect the audio, signal, and drive power cables from the drive. The other end of the
cables should remain connected to the system board.
6. Make sure the drive cables are routed properly (
Section 6.8.2, “Cable Routing”
)
7. Return the Easy Access drive bay to the down position.
8. Push the drive release latch
1
toward the rear of the chassis and hold.
9. Slide the drive
2
toward the front of the drive cage, then lift the drive out of the computer.
To replace the drive:
1. Install two guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive.
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CAUTION:
Use only 3/16-inch or 5-mm long screws as guide screws. Longer screws can damage the
internal components of the drive.
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When replacing the drive, transfer the four screws from the old drive to the new one. The screws
take the place of drive rails.
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