3. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the optical drive. Press the release
lever on the back of the drive (3), and then slide the drive out of the front of the chassis (4).
CAUTION: When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid
damaging the cable.
Installing a 9.5mm 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. Remove the front bezel (Front bezel on page 18) if you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel
blank, and then remove the bezel blank. See Slim optical drive bezel blank on page 19 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.
5. Install the optical drive.
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