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6–12 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT
Removal and Replacement Procedures— Microtower (MT) Chassis
6.8.2 Removing a 5.25" Drive
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1, “Preparation for Disassembly”).
2. Remove the access panel (Section 6.2, “Access Panel”).
3. Remove the front bezel (Section 6.3, “Front Bezel”).
4. Disconnect the power, data, and audio cables, as necessary, from the back of the drive.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the drive in the drive cage 1.
6. Slide the drive out of the drive cage, as shown in the illustration below 2.
7. After the drive has been removed from the chassis, remove the two guide screws from the left
side of the drive. These screws should be transferred to the new drive.
To install a drive, reverse the removal procedure.
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If you are installing a 5.25" drive for the first time into bay 2 you must first remove the drive
from bay 1 and then pry out the metal shield that covers the front of bay 2.
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WARNING: There may be sharp edges on the inside of the bay opening after the shield has been
removed.