6.Press inward on the release lever at the rear of the drive (1) and slide the drive out of the rear of the drive bay (2).

Installing a 3.5-inch device

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 72).

2.Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 73).

3.Remove the front bezel (Front bezel on page 73). If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank, remove the bezel blank. See Bezel blanks on page 75 for more information.

4.Install 6-32 guide screws in the holes on each side of the drive.

NOTE: HP has supplied four extra 6-32 guide screws on top of the drive cage. Refer to Installing and Removing Drives on page 86 for an illustration of the location of the extra guide screws.

When replacing a drive, transfer the four 6-32 guide screws from the old drive to the new one.

5.Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.

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