Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay

On select models, the upgrade bay only holds an optical drive.

Replacing an optical drive

CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:

Shut down the computer before removing the optical drive from the upgrade bay. Do not remove the optical drive while the computer is on or in the Sleep state.

If you are not sure whether the computer is off, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.

To remove an optical drive from the upgrade bay:

1.Save your work.

2.Shut down the computer and close the display.

3.Disconnect all external hardware devices connected to the computer.

4.Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

5.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the upgrade bay toward you.

6.Remove the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on page 20).

7.Remove the service door (see Removing the service door on page 48).

8.Loosen the upgrade bay screw (1).

9.Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, gently push the tab to release the optical drive (2).

10.Remove the optical drive from the upgrade bay (3).

To install an optical drive in the upgrade bay:

1.Insert the optical drive into the upgrade bay (1).

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