Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 19).
2. Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 20).
3. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position (Rotating the drive cage on page 32).
4. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the back of the hard drive.
5. Pull outward on the release lever at the rear of the drive (1) then slide the drive back until it stops and
pull it down and out of the drive bay (2).
6. If you are installing a new drive, refer to Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive on page 44. If you are not
installing a new drive, rotate the drive cage down and replace the access panel.
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