Releasing the hard drive access panel
A – Latches B – Hard Drive Access Panel
7.Grasp each end of the interface cable connector (not the cable) and carefully unplug the cable connector from the hard drive. The connector seats tightly on the hard drive and requires a firm pull.
To prevent damage to the hard drive interface cable when unplugging it, pull on the cable connector, not the cable.
Use care when removing the drive to avoid damage to the interface cable.
8.Grasp the plastic tab attached to the hard drive and carefully pull the drive out of the drive bay. The drive seats tightly in the bay and requires a firm pull. Set the drive aside.