6.Press down on the green drive retainer button located on the left side of the drive to disengage the drive from the drive cage (1). While pressing the drive retainer button, slide the drive back until it stops, then lift it up and out of the drive cage (2).

Figure 8-16Removing the 5.25-inch Drive

Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 160).

2.Remove the access panel (Access Panel on page 161).

3.If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank, remove the front bezel then remove the bezel blank. See Bezel Blanks on page 165 for more information.

4.Install four M3 metric guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive. HP has provided four extra M3 metric guide screws on the front of the chassis, under the front bezel. The M3 metric guide screws are black. Refer to Installing and Removing Drives on page 177 for an illustration of the extra M3 metric guide screws location.

NOTE: When replacing the drive, transfer the four M3 metric guide screws from the old drive to the new one.

CAUTION: Use only 5-mm long screws as guide screws. Longer screws can damage the internal components of the drive.

Figure 8-17Installing Guide Screws in the Optical Drive

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