Compaq dc7700 - Convertible Minitower PC - Drive Clutch Components

7–42 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700
Removal and Replacement Procedures— Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
7.20 Drive Clutch Components
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 7.1).
2. Remove the computer cover (Section 7.5).
3. Remove the optical drive and any other drive in the rotating drive cage (Section 7.11.2 and
Section 7.11.3).
4. Remove the chassis fan (Section 7.18).
5. Remove the system board (Section 7.19).
6. Remove the five screws that secure the clutch base to the chassis.
7. Hold the drive cage in the up position while removing the clutch base from the floor of the
chassis.
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CAUTION: When moving the clutch base be careful not to damage the wires that are threaded through
it.