Service Manual

Replacing the optical drive

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety

information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before

working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow

the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best

practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at

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Prerequisites

Remove the side panel.

Procedure

1 Disconnect the optical-drive data and power cable from the optical drive.

2 Remove the screw that secures the drive cage to the chassis.