Hard-drive and optical-drive cage
Removing the hard-drive and optical-drive cage
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the left-side cover.
3. Remove the front cover.
4. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive or 2.5-inch hard drive.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the hard-drive and optical-drive cage and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the (#6-32) screw that secures the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket to the chassis.
2. Lift and slide the hard-drive and optical-drive bracket away from the chassis.
Removing and installing components
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