Hard drive cage
The hard drive cage is located under the hard drive. It is secured with one Torx screw.
To remove the hard drive cage:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 23).
2. Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 25).
3. Remove the rear port cover (see Removing the rear port cover on page 23).
4. Remove the stand (see Stands on page 24).
5. Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 25).
6. Remove the Torx screw (1) that secures the hard drive cage to the computer.
7. Remove the power supply cable from the clips around the hard drive cage (2).
8. Slide the hard drive cage away from the system board to disengage it from the clips, and then lift the
hard drive cage from the chassis (3).
To replace the hard drive cage, reverse the removal procedures.
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