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HP dc5700 User Manual

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Service Reference Guide, dc5700

Removal and Replacement Procedures— Microtower (MT) Chassis

6.9.2 Removing an External Drive

1. Remove any removable media, such as a compact disc or diskette, from the drive.

2. Prepare the computer for disassembly (

Section 6.1

).

3. Remove the access panel and rotate the computer so the system board is parallel to the table

to make it easier to work on (

Section 6.3

).

4. Remove the front bezel (

Section 6.4

).

5. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive, as shown in the following

illustrations.

Disconnecting Optical Drive Cables

Some products use straight cable connectors while others use right angle connectors.