Quick Reference Guide

Adding or replacing a hard drive
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4 Remove the two drive retention screws, disconnect the card reader’s data
cable from the system board, then slide the drive forward and out of the
drive bay.
5 Slide the card reader out of the case.
6 Slide the new card reader into the bay from the front of the case.
7 Use the screws you removed previously to secure the card reader to the
bay.
8 Connect the new card reader’s data cable to the system board.
9 Reinstall the bezel by following the instructions in “Replacing the front
bezel” on page 16.
10 Reinstall the computer case’s side panel by following the instructions in
“Replacing the side panel” on page 16.
Adding or replacing a hard drive
To add or replace a hard drive:
Tips & Tricks
You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or
replace a hard drive.
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side
panel” on page 14.
2 If you are adding a new drive, go to Step 4. If you are replacing an existing
drive, go to the next step.
Screws
Screws