Installing a 5.25-inch drive
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 19)
2. Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 20)
3. Remove the front bezel (Front bezel on page 21). If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel
blank, remove the bezel blank. See Removing bezel blanks on page 23 for more information.
4. If you are installing an optical drive, install four M3 metric mounting screws (not provided) in the lower
holes on each side of the drive.
NOTE: When replacing an optical drive, transfer the four M3 metric mounting screws from the old drive
to the new one.
IMPORTANT: Use only 5 mm long screws as mounting screws. Longer screws can damage the internal
components of the drive.
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