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Adding or replacing an optical disc drive
To add or replace an optical disc drive:
1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page 51.
2Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in “Removing the front bezel” on page 53.
Important
The color and shape of your replacement drive's front cover may vary from your original drive.
3If you are installing a new drive, slide the drive release latch toward the back of the computer, then go to Step 7.
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If you are replacing an existing drive, disconnect the cables from the drive, noting their locations and orientation. You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive. (CD/DVD drive shown.)
4Remove the drive thumbscrew from the CD or DVD drive.
Drive thumbscrew
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