Service manual

Chapter 6 Replacing Parts

CAUTION Wear a wrist strap and use a static-dissipating work surface connected to the

chassis when handling components. Ensure that the metal of the wrist strap

contacts your skin.

6. Remove the bezel. If necessary, temporarily remove the I/O fans.

7. Disconnect the signal cable (ribbon cable) and the power cable from the rear of the flexible disk

drive.

8. Use the T-15 driver to remove the two screws holding the flexible disk drive to the front of the

chassis.

Flexible Disk Drive Removal

9. Side the drive forward and out of the chassis.

10. Move the mounting brackets from the replacement drive to the flexible disk drive and reverse

the above procedure.

NOTE The flexible disk drive connectors are keyed. Make sure they are fully seated.

Replacing Hot-Swap Drive

CAUTION You must remove the drive slowly to ensure the drive heads are parked prior to

removal. Follow these instructions to prevent handling damage, such as head slaps

or head actuator unlocking.

1. To unlock the drive, push the locking latch in and then pull the ejector handle toward you.