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Removing a 5.25-inch or 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.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 49)
2. Remove the access panel (
Computer Access Panel on page 50)
3. Remove the front bezel (
Front Bezel on page 51)
4. Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations.
CAUTION: When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to
avoid damaging the cable.
a. If you are removing an optical drive, disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from
the back of the drive.
Figure 6-15 Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables
b. If you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the USB cable from the system board.
Figure 6-16 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable
66 Chapter 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis