Hard Drive Cage
The drive cage sits behind the USB ports on the front of the chassis.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for Disassembly on page 31).
2. Remove the computer access panel (
Computer Access Panel on page 40).
3. Remove the optical drive and connector (
Removing the Existing Optical Drive on page 48).
4. Remove the hard drive (
Hard Drive on page 51).
5. Remove the two Torx T15 screws that secure the cage to the chassis (1), lift the tab (2) on the
hard drive cage, slide the cage toward the rear of the unit, and then pull the cage up and out of
the chassis (3).
Figure 6-29 Removing the hard drive cage
To install the hard drive cage, reverse the removal procedures.
Hard Drive Cage
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