7. Push the green release latch on the right rear side of the drive toward the center of the drive (1), and
then slide the drive forward and out of the bay (2).
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. To prevent damage to internal components, you must
disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening 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 bezel blanks 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 27.
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