8.Push the release latch on the side of the optical drive toward the outside of the computer (1) and slide the optical drive out of the computer through the front bezel (2).

Figure 2-17Removing the Optical Drive

NOTE If you are not replacing the optical drive at this time, disconnect the optical drive cable from the system board and store it carefully for future use.

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