Installing a drive in bay 1
To install an optical drive or an additional hard disk drive in bay 1, do the
following:
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9.
2. Access the system board. See “Accessing system board components and drives”
on page 10.
3. If you are installing a drive with accessible media, such as an optical drive,
remove the plastic panel in the bezel by squeezing the plastic tabs that secure
the panel on the inside of the bezel.
4. Remove the metal shield from the drive bay.
5. For a 5.25-inch drive, install a retainer bracket on the side of the drive.
Note: If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive you must use a Universal
Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. You can obtain this bracket from a local
computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center.
6. Install the drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position.
Note: When installing the Universal Adapter Bracket, if the retainer bracket is
not available, install the screws to secure the adapter bracket into the drive bay.
7. Align the drive bay assembly with the two slots and rails on the sides of the
chassis and connect the new drive cable on the system board. See “Connecting
drives” on page 18.
Figure 14. Retaining bracket
Figure 15. Installing the drive
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