3.5-inch diskette or CD/DVD drives

Removing and replacing the 3.5-inch diskette or CD/DVD drive

To replace the drives:

1Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord and modem cord (if installed) and all other external peripheral devices.

2Open the case by following the instructions on page 17. (See “Preventing static electricity” on page 15.)

3Remove the bezel, as described in “To remove the bezel:” on page 19.

4Locate the 3.5-inch diskette or 5.25-inch CD/DVD drive.

5Remove the power and data cables from the back of the drive, noting their location and orientation. (You will reconnect these cables after you install the new drive.)

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