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3 Upgrading the system

Installing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional)

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 31.

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

3Press the release bracket on both sides of the drive carrier (1) before pulling it out from the chassis (2).

4Remove the eight screws that hold the old drive to the drive carrier then pull it out.

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Acer G700 series, G701 manual Installing a 5.25-inch storage device optional