4. Push the green release latch on the right rear side of the drive toward the center of the drive (1), and
then slide the drive forward and out of the bay (2).
Installing a 9.5 mm slim optical drive
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 17)
2. Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 18)
3. If you are installing a slim optical drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank, remove the front bezel and
then remove the bezel blank. See Removing bezel blanks on page 22 for more information.
4. Align the small pin on the release latch with the small hole on the side of the drive and press the latch
rmly onto the drive.
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