10Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103).

Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).

3Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27).

4Disconnect 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.

5Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis.

6Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.

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