Drive extenders
Description
Spare part number
Optical drive extender
683498-001
Hard drive extender
683487-001
Before removing the drive extenders, follow these steps:
1.
Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.
Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.
Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet,
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.
5.
Remove the following components:
a.
Bottom door (see
b.
Optical drive (see
).
c.
d.
Metal heat shield (see
).
e.
Fan (see
f.
Heat sink (see
).
g.
Keyboard (see
).
h.
Top cover (see
i.
System board (see
).
Remove the hard drive extender:
1.
Position the system board with the drive extenders to your right.
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