Removing an Optical Drive
CAUTION:
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
To remove an optical drive:
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for Disassembly on page 28
).
2.
Remove the computer access panel (
Computer Access Panel on page 32
).
3.
Remove the front bezel (
Front Bezel on page 33
).
4.
Disconnect the power cable
(1)
and data cable
(2)
from the rear of the optical drive.
Figure 6-21
Disconnecting the Power and Data Cables
5.
Remove the two screws that secure the drive to the drive cage
(1)
, then slide the drive out of the
front of the chassis
(2)
.
Figure 6-22
Removing the Optical Drive
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