4. 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. 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. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the drive.
IMPORTANT: When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid
damaging the cable.
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