Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Check the documentation that shipped with the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
3.Place the
4.Press the tab on the
5.Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive.
6.Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
7.Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
8.See the documentation that shipped with the hard drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
9.Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes (see System Setup).
Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
3.Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel).
4.Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive.
NOTE: If you are not replacing the optical drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board connector and set it aside. You can use the data cable to install an optical drive at a later time.
5. Lift the securing tab and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.
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securing tab | 2 | optical drive |
data cable | 4 | power cable |
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