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Removing a 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay
CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
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 180 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 8-19 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable
184 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis