Removing an optical drive (minitower configuration)
1.
Disconnect power from the system (
Predisassembly procedures on page 57
), remove the side
access panel (
Removing the side access panel on page 61
), and then remove the front bezel
(
Removing the front bezel on page 65
).
2.
Disconnect the power (1) and data (2) cables from the optical drive.
Figure 5-37
Disconnecting the optical drive cables
3.
Lift the green drive-lock release lever (1) and gently slide the drive out of the chassis (2).
Figure 5-38
Removing the optical drive from the chassis
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