Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay
CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 63).
2. Remove the computer access panel (
Computer Access Panel on page 70).
3. Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations:
CAUTION: When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid
damaging the cable.
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If you are removing an optical drive, disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from
the back of the drive.
Figure 7-24 Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables
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If you are removing a diskette drive, disconnect the data cable (1) and power cable (2) from
the back of the drive.
Figure 7-25 Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables
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