44 Installing System Components
Figure 3-2. Opening and Closing the System
Rotatable Hard-Drive Carrier
Rotating the Hard-Drive Carrier Out of the System
CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the
components inside the system. Before performing any procedure, see your Product Information Guide for
complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer and protecting against electrostatic
discharge.
1
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 43.
3
Press the release latch on the P3 power-cable connector beside the power supply and pull the two
connectors apart. See Figure 3-3
4
Press the card retention mechanism release-tab and rotate the card retention mechanism so that it
rests against the rotatable hard-drive carrier.
1 release tab
1
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