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6Disconnect the data cable from the back of the hard drive and from the connector on the system board.

7Slide the hard-drive carrier out of the 5.25-inch drive bay.

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8Press the blue tabs on each side of the hard-drive bracket toward each other and slide the drive out of the hard-drive carrier.

9Set the drive and carrier aside in a secure location.

10Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.

NOTICE: If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be installed at all times while your computer is in use or your computer may not function properly.

11If you are not installing another drive in the drive bay, install a drive-panel insert (see "Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert" on page 236).

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