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Converting a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration

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Removal and Replacement Procedures 3-59 Converting a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration To convert a desktop to a minitower configuration: 1. Perform the steps in the "Service Preparations" section as previously shown. CAUTION: Before removing the workstation access panel, ensure that the workstation is turned off, all cables are disconnected from the back of the workstation, and the power cord is disconnected from the grounded AC outlet 2. Remove the workstation access panel. 3. Remove the front bezel. 4. Disconnect the power and data cables from each drive in the 5.25-inch drive bays. 5. Remove each drive from the 5.25-inch drive bays by pressing the drivelock release button. Figure 3-52. Releasing the drives with the drivelock release button 6. Push the drives from the rear to remove them from the front of the drive bay. CAUTION: When removing a drive, do not pull on the front of the drive. To prevent damage to the drive bezel, push the drive from the rear to remove from the drive bay. The use of unnecessary force may result in damage to the drive.

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Removal and Replacement Procedures
3-59
Converting a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration
To convert a desktop to a minitower configuration:
1.
Perform the steps in the “Service Preparations” section as previously shown.
CAUTION:
Before removing the workstation access panel, ensure that the workstation is
turned off, all cables are disconnected from the back of the workstation, and the power cord is
disconnected from the grounded AC outlet
2.
Remove the workstation access panel.
3.
Remove the front bezel.
4.
Disconnect the power and data cables from each drive in the 5.25-inch drive bays.
5.
Remove each drive from the 5.25-inch drive bays by pressing the drivelock release button.
Figure 3-52.
Releasing the drives with the drivelock release button
6.
Push the drives from the rear to remove them from the front of the drive bay.
CAUTION:
When removing a drive, do not pull on the front of the drive. To prevent damage to
the drive bezel, push the drive from the rear to remove from the drive bay. The use of
unnecessary force may result in damage to the drive.