Drive cage
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for disassembly on page 18
).
2.
Remove the access panel (
Access panel on page 19
).
3.
Remove the optical drive (
Removing a 9.5mm slim optical drive on page 30
).
4.
Disconnect the data cable
(1)
and power cable
(2)
from the rear of the hard drive, and remove the
cables from the retainer clip
(3)
.
5.
Press inward on the drive cage release latch
(1)
, rotate the drive cage up
(2)
, and then slide the tabs on
the side of the drive cage out of the chassis (3).
To install the drive cage, reverse the removal procedure.
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Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures: Small Form Factor