Removing a 3.5-inch device
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 66).
2. Remove the access panel (
Access panel on page 67).
3. Remove the front bezel (
Front bezel on page 67).
4. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.
5. Disconnect the drive cables from the rear of the drive, or, if you are removing a media card
reader, disconnect the USB cable from the system board as indicated in the following illustration.
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