Acer G540 Series Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device, To install an optional storage device

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Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device

The three 5.25-inch device bays support a variety of storage devices for additional storage capacity and scalability. Go to page 4 for a list of supported storage devices.

By default, the system ships with a DVD-ROM drive installed on the topmost device bay, and a floppy drive on the bottom-most device bay. You can choose to replace these default drives, or you can install a new storage device on the middle device bay.

To install an optional storage device:

1Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 37.

2If you intend to replace a default storage device—the DVD drive or the floppy drive—go to the next step.

If you intend to install a new storage device on the middle device bay, go to step 5.

3Disconnect the power and data cables (IDE or FDD data cable) from rear of the old drive.

4Remove the default drive you intend to replace.

(1)Move the release slider of the selected drive to the unlock position .

(2)Pull the drive out of the device bay.

The figure below shows how to uninstall the DVD-ROM drive.

Proceed to step 6 for instructions on how to install a new storage device.