Technical data

Mass Storage Drive Removal
Overview
This section describes how to remove mass storage devices from
the VAXstation 4000 Model 90 workstation.
Mass storage devices installed in the system share the same SCSI
and dc power cable. Each device has its own connector on the
power cable.
NOTE
Refer to the System Preparation section before
removing or replacing a device or module.
Hard Disk Drive
Removal
This section describes how to remove a hard disk drive from its
bracket. Figure 6–1 shows the mounting areas for drives.
Step Action Comment
1 Pull the colored tab
on the drive bracket
toward the front of the
system.
The tab is located at the upper
left corner of the bracket.
2 Lift the drive(s) and
bracket from the
system box.
3 Disconnect both the
SCSI and dc power
cable from the drive(s).
4 Push down on the
plastic tab at the end
of the bracket.
The tab is opposite where the
SCSI and power cables connect
to the drive.
5 Slide the drive over
the plastic tab until
the metal peg on
each side of the drive
is aligned with the
vertical slot on the
bracket.
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