6Remove the three shoulder screws from the old drive or the drive blank. See Figure 3-10.

7Attach the three shoulder screws to the drive, one screw on the lower front screw hole on the right side and two screws on the lower screw holes on the left side. See Figure 3-10.

Figure 3-10. Installing Optical or Tape Drive Shoulder Screws

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8From the front of the system, align the shoulder screws with the slots in the chassis and slide the drive into the drive bay until the shoulder screws snap into place. See Figure 3-9.

9Attach the power and data cables to the drive.

10Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.

11Replace the front bezel. See "Installing the Front Bezel" on page 85.

12Place the system upright and on its feet on a flat, stable surface.

13Rotate the system feet outward.

14Reattach any peripherals and connect the system to an electrical outlet.

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