4. Press the blue release button and remove the optical drive out of the front of
the computer.
Note: There is a spare retainer 1 attached to the side of the upper drive cage.
5. Remove the retainer from the optical drive being replaced and install it on the
new optical drive.
6. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into
position.
7. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new optical drive.
8. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45.
Figure 27. Removing the optical drive
Figure 28. Installing the retainer for optical drive
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