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To replace the secondary hard disk drive:
1.Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 16.
3.Locate the secondary hard disk drive. See Figure 5 on page 13.
4.Disconnect the signal and power cables from the hard disk drive.
5.Press the blue release button to release the hard disk drive cage from the chassis.
Figure 21. Removing the secondary hard disk drive
6.Remove the hard disk drive cage from the chassis by simply sliding it outward.
7.Pull on the blue handle to release and remove the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive cage.
8.Remove the hard disk drive from the blue plastic bracket by flexing the sides of the bracket enough to slide it free from the hard disk drive.
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