4.Slide the 3 1/2-inch hard drive bracket towards the back of the system unit until it is free of the molded plastic.

5.Remove the screw on the side of the hard drive securing it to the bracket.

Removing the Securing Screw

6.Slowly pull the hard drive away from the bracket and lift the drive out of the two securing tabs on the opposite side of the bracket.

Standard 3 1/2-Inch Hard Drive Removal

Remove the standard 3 1/2-inch hard drive as follows.

1.Remove the system access cover and front panel as previously described.

2.Unplug the hard drive power and signal cables from the optional hard drive.

3.Locate the two screws securing the 3 1/2-inch hard drive in the molded plastic cage at the front of the system. Remove the screws.

4.Release the two plastic clips inside the plastic cage holding the drive in place and slide the drive up and out of the cage.

Removing the Drive

A – Two Drive Screws

5-8 Disassembly and Reassembly

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