Acer Altos G310 Installing and removing storage devices, To install a 5.25-inch storage device

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Installing and removing storage devices

The system supports 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch internal storage devices. The system comes pre-installed with a floppy drive and a CD-ROM drive. The empty 5.25-inch half-height bays allow you to install additional drives such as another CD-ROM drive or a tape drive.

To install a 5.25-inch storage device

Note: If you are installing a new drive in an empty drive bay, skip steps 2 to 4.

1Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 39.

2Disconnect the power and IDE cables from the old drive.

3Lift the plastic tab that secures the drive in the bay (1) and gently pull it from the chassis (2).