Installing a 9.5 mm slim optical drive
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB ash drives, from the computer.
3. Turn o the computer properly through the operating system, and turn o any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect any external devices.
IMPORTANT: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long
as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage
to the internal components of the computer.
5. Remove the computer access panel.
6. If you are installing a slim optical drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank, remove the front bezel and
then remove the bezel blank. See Removing a slim optical drive bezel blank on page 9 for more
information.
7. Follow the instructions for removing the optical drive if one was installed. Refer to Removing a 9.5 mm
slim optical drive on page 19.
8. Align the small pin on the release latch with the small hole on the side of the drive and press the latch
rmly onto the drive.
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