Acer G5450 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.

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

To install an optional storage device:

1Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 35.

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

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

3Disconnect the power and data cable (IDE 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.

5Remove the two screws that secure the cover of the empty 5.25-inch drive bay (1), then detach the cover (2).