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Hardware Reference Guide
Hardware Upgrades
Removing a Drive
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to
unlock the lock.
2. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system
software, turn off the computer and any external devices, then
disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
3. Remove the computer access panel and front bezel. Refer to
“Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel”
for
more information.
4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive,
as indicated in the following illustrations.
Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables