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Maintaining disk drives
Issue 3.3 February 2003 85
Replacing the primary internal EIDE boot disk drive
This procedure describes how to replace the primary internal EIDE boot disk drive. If you
are also adding or replacing the secondary data disk drive, use these procedures in
concert with Adding or replacing the internal EIDE data disk drive
on page 93 while you
have the computer open.
Opening the computer
To open the computer:
1. If you have not already done so, use the following command to shut down the
computer:
/usr/sbin/shutdown -y -i0 -g0
2. Turn off the power to the computer.
3. Remove the two screws on the back of the unit that secure the cover to the chassis.
See the following figure.
4. Slide the cover back 1 or 2 inches and lift it up away from the chassis.
5. Place the cover in a convenient location so that it does not interfere with your work.
Cover Tabs
Cover
Screws
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