9.Route the USB cable through the cable routing clip.
10.Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
CD/DVD Drive
CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTE: If removing or installing the drive changes the drive configuration, you must reflect the changes in the BIOS. Go to the "Drives" section of the BIOS and under SATA 0 through 5, set the SATA ports to the correct configuration.
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
3.Disconnect the power cable from the back of the drive and the CD/DVD drive cable from the back of the drive and the system board.
1 | CD/DVD drive cable | 2 | power cable | 3 | system board |
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4. Slide the drive release mechanism to the right to release the shoulder screw and slide the drive out to remove it from the drive bay.
1 | sliding plate | 2 | CD drive |
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