4. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive
and remove the hard disk drive from the computer.
5. Remove the failing hard disk drive from the bracket by flexing the bracket as
shown.
6. Toinstall the new drive, flex the bracket and align the pins on the bracket with
the recesses in the hard disk drive bracket.
Important
Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
7. Connect the signal and power cables to the rear of the new hard disk drive.
8. Position the hard disk drive and bracket into the rear pivots and rotate
downward until the hard disk drive bracket latches into place.
9. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 179.
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