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Removing the Hard Disk Drive
1Complete the procedures to prepare the PC to remove the side panel and to remove the front panel. See “Opening and Closing the PC” on page 1.
2Lay the computer gently on its side.
3Remove the two screws that secure the hard disk drive cage to the chassis.
4Push down the latch on the side of the hard disk drive cage, and then slide the hard disk drive cage away from the bottom of the chassis as shown below.