Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 20).
2. Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 21).
3. Rotate the hard drive cage to its upright position (Hard drive cage on page 41).
4. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the hard drive.
5. Pull the release lever at the rear of the drive outward (1). Then slide the drive back until it stops and pull
it down and out of the drive bay (2).
6. If you are installing a new drive, refer to Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive on page 43. If you are not
installing a new drive, rotate the drive cage down and replace the front bezel and access panel.
42 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures – small form factor (SFF) chassis
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