Dell T105 owner manual Optical and Tape Drives, Removing an Optical or Tape Drive

Optical and Tape Drives

In the upper 5.25-inch drive bay, you can install only an optical drive. In the lower 5.25-inch drive bay, you can install either an optical or a tape backup unit.

Removing an Optical or Tape Drive

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 47.

3Remove the front drive bezel. See "Removing the Front Drive Bezel" on page 49.

4Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive. See Figure 3-9 for disconnecting SCSI connections and Figure 3-10 for disconnecting SATA connections.

5Slide the lever on the sliding plate in the direction of the arrow to release the shoulder screw.

6Slide the drive out to remove it from the drive bay.

Installing System Components

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