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2Pull the optical drive release latch out (toward you).

3Unplug the cables from the optical drive.

4Return your computer to its upright position, then slide the optical drive out the front of the computer.

5Slide the new drive into the computer from the front until the front of the drive is flush with the front of the computer, then slide the drive release lever forward (away from you) to lock the drive into place.

6Lay the computer face-down, then reconnect the cables to the drive.

7Replace the back panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the back panel” on page 36.

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