2-26Removal and Replacement Procedures

Removable Media Drives

The removable media drives are removed for replacement or when installing another media device.

To remove a drive from the removable media area, including the CD-ROM drive and tape drive:

1.Perform the preparation procedures. See “Preparation Procedures” earlier in this chapter.

2.Remove the drive cage assembly. See “Drive Cage Assembly” earlier in this chapter.

3.Remove the removable media panel. See “Removable Media Panel” earlier in this chapter.

4.Disconnect all cables from the removable media device.

5.Remove the four T-15 screws securing the drive to the drive cage assembly.

6.Pull the drive out the front of the drive cage assembly.

Figure 2-22. Removing a drive from the removable media area

NOTE: Drive cage may not be as illustrated.

Reverse steps 1 through 6 to replace a drive in the removable media area.

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Compaq 113803-001 manual Removable Media Drives, Removing a drive from the removable media area