14.Rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position.

CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch any cables or wires when rotating the drive cage down.

Figure 3-26Rotating the Drive Cage Down

15.Replace the front bezel (if removed) and access panel.

16.If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.

17.Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.

18.Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.

Removing a 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay

CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer.

The 3.5-inch drive is located underneath the 5.25-inch drive. You must remove the 5.25-inch drive before removing the 3.5-inch drive.

1.Follow the procedure in Removing a 5.25-inch Drive from a Drive Bay on page 62 to remove the 5.25-inch drive and access the 3.5-inch drive.

CAUTION: Ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet before proceeding.

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