Hardware Upgrades

7.Disconnect the audio, signal, and drive power cables. The other end of the audio cable should remain connected to the audio connector on the system board.

8.Pull the drive release latch away from the drive 1.

9.Slide the drive toward the front of the drive cage 2, then lift the drive out of the computer 3.

Removing the CD-ROM Drive

To replace the drive, reverse the removal procedures.

When replacing the drive, transfer the four screws from the old drive to the new one. The screws take the place of drive rails.

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