Service and Maintain

12. Remove the cables from the metal clips built into the computer.
13. Disconnect the hard drive cables or the optical drive cables from the system board.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cable when disconnecting it from the board. Do not pull on
the wires.
14. Remove the connector from the computer.
Figure 7-89 Removing the hard drive or optical drive connectors
To install the hard drive or optical drive connector, reverse the removal procedures.
Hard drive and optical drive cables and connectors
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