Externally Accessible Drives

3.5-inch diskette drive in top bay

CD-ROM drive in middle bay

lower-bay drive position for optional drive

drive-release tab (2)

Figure 4-6. Externally Accessible Drives Removal

All of the externally accessible drives have drive-mounting rails. The 3.5-inch drives also have drive-mounting extensions between the drive and the drive- mounting rails. To remove a drive assembly from one of the externally- accessible drive bays, follow these steps:

1.Disconnect the DC power cable and the interface cable from the back of the drive.

Be sure to record the power connector number and interface cable connector identification.

2.Press inward (toward center of drive) on the two drive-release tabs, and slide the drive out of the bay.

3.Remove the drive-mounting rails and drive-mounting extensions (if present) from the drive (see Figure 4-7).

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2100/180 specifications

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