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, then turn o any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION: 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. See Removing the computer access panel on page 5.
6. Remove the front bezel if you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank, and then remove
the bezel blank. See Removing a slim optical drive bezel blank on page 8 for more information.
7. 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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