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Removing the Hard Drive
1Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.”
2Remove the drive door screw.
3Pull the hard drive out.
Replacing the Hard Drive
1Gently push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive door is flush with the computer case.
2Push down on the drive until it snaps into place.
3Replace the screw in the hard drive door.
Fixed Optical Drive
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal on the computer.
F i xe d O p ti c al Dr i ve
captive screw
pull tab
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Removing and Replacing Parts