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The hard-disk drive resides in a carrier that mounts in the hard-disk drive com-
partment in the bottom of the computer (see Figure 4-18). Four screws secure
the drive inside the carrier.
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To remove the hard-disk drive from the carrier, follow these steps:
1. Remove the hard-disk drive assembly.
See “Precautionary Measures” found earlier in this chapter.
2. Remove the four 3-mm screws securing the hard-disk drive inside the
carrier.
3. Remove the hard-disk drive from the carrier.
Turn the carrier over with one hand and let the drive fall out of the carrier
into your other hand.
4. Remove the metal carrier from the plastic cover.
The metal carrier is held in the plastic cover by two tabs on each end. Care-
fully pry the carrier away from the tabs.
5. Pull the hard-disk drive connector off of the hard-disk drive.
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