HP b1000 manual Removing a CD Drive

WARNING

CAUTION

Changing Your Computer Hardware Configuration

Removable Media Devices

Removing a CD Drive

This section explains how to remove a CD drive from your system unit.

Turn the system unit off and unplug the power cord before removing the CD drive.

CD drives are susceptible to mechanical and electronic shock. When handling the drive, always wear the static-grounding wrist strap that came in the CD drive kit. Always handle the drive carefully.

1.Perform the procedures in the sections “Opening the System Unit Front Panel” and “Opening the Left Side Panel of the System Unit.” The front panel needs to be opened so you can remove the CD drive from the system chassis. The left side panel needs to be opened so you can get to the CD drive’s audio, ATAPI and power connectors.

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