disconnecting the hard disk drive cables

4Release the drive from the chassis by following the method appropriate for your PC model.

To release a drive from the chassis of the S0000 series, lift the release tab (1) on the latch drive bracket of the drive you want to remove, and then slide the drive from its drive bay (2). (The latch drive bracket secures the drives in their respective positions in the chassis.)

removing a drive from the S0000 series

To release an optical drive or diskette drive from the chassis of the 8000 series, slide the drive lock mechanism (1) to unlock the drive in the drive bay and pull the drive out of the drive bay (2).

4Upgrading and Servicing Guide

removing an optical or diskette drive from the 8000 series

To release a hard disk drive from the chassis of the 8000 series, slide the drive lock mechanism

(1)to unlock the drive in the drive bay, remove the metal drive shield (2) by pressing and lifting the two tabs on one side of the shield, and then pull the drive out of the drive bay (3).

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removing a hard disk drive from the 8000 series

5For both the S0000 and 8000 series, if you are replacing the old drive with a new drive, remove the four screws (4) (two on each side) from the old drive. You need these screws to install the new drive.