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The 3.5-inch drive is located underneath the 5.25-inch drive. You must remove the 5.25-inch drive
before removing the 3.5-inch drive.
1. Follow the procedure in
Removing a 5.25-inch Drive from a Drive Bay on page 185 to remove the
5.25-inch drive and access the 3.5-inch drive.
CAUTION: Ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from
the electrical outlet before proceeding.
2. Disconnect the drive cables from the rear of the drive, or, if you are removing a media card
reader, disconnect the USB cable from the system board as indicated in the following illustration.
Figure 8-18 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable
3. Press down on the green drive retainer button located on the left side of the drive to disengage the
drive from the drive cage (1). While pressing the drive retainer button, slide the drive back until it
stops, then lift it up and out of the drive cage (2).
Figure 8-19 Removing a 3.5-inch Drive (Media Card Reader Shown)
Installing a 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay
The 3.5-inch bay is located underneath the 5.25-inch drive. To install a drive into the 3.5-inch bay:
188 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures – Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis