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Removing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive
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 76).
2. Remove the access panel (
Access Panel on page 77).
3. Remove the front bezel (
Front Bezel on page 78).
4. Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations.
a. If you are removing a 5.25-inch optical drive, disconnect the power cable (1) and data
cable (2) from the back of the drive.
Figure 8-16 Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables
Installing and Removing Drives 93