5.25-Inch Drive Removal
To remove a device from an externally accessible drive bay, perform the following steps.
1. Remove the computer cover.
2. Remove the front panel.
3. Disconnect the DC power and data cables from the back of the drive.
4. Squeeze the retaining tabs that extend from each side of the drive bracket and slide the bracket out of the bay (see Figure 11).
5. Turn the drive assembly upside down and unscrew the four screws that secure the drive to the bracket (see Figure 12).
To install a 5.25-inch drive, perform the 5.25-inch drive removal procedure in reverse.
Figure 11. 5.25-Inch Drive Removal
Figure 12. Drive Bracket
