Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 60).
2. Remove the computer access panel (
Computer Access Panel on page 64).
3. Remove the front bezel (
Front Bezel on page 65).
4. Disconnect all power and data cables from the back of the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays.
5. To release the drives from the 5.25-inch drive bay, lift the release tab on the green latch drive
bracket for the drive. While lifting the release tab, slide the drive from its drive bay. Repeat this step
for each 5.25-inch drive.
6. Before you reinstall each drive into the chassis, turn the drive so that it is perpendicular to the
internal 3.5-inch drive. The drive should be parallel to the green latch drive bracket.
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