6. Press inward on the release lever at the rear of the drive (1) and slide the drive out of the rear of
the drive bay (2).
Installing a 3.5-inch device
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). If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by
a bezel blank, remove the bezel blank. See
Bezel blanks on page 69 for more information.
4. Install 6-32 guide screws in the holes on each side of the drive.
NOTE: HP has supplied four extra 6-32 guide screws on top of the drive cage. Refer to
Installing and Removing Drives on page 78 for an illustration of the location of the extra guide
screws.
When replacing a drive, transfer the four 6-32 guide screws from the old drive to the new one.
5. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.
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