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13 Disconnect the cables from the drive: The plugs on the cables are keyed and can be inserted only when aligned properly with the connector on the drive. In addition, some plugs have a latch that must be pressed or squeezed to release the plug while pulling it from the connector. Plugs without a latch: 14 Pull the drive completely out through the front of the computer. For plugs without a latch, pull the plug straight out from the connector. Plugs with a latch: For plugs with a latch, press the latch (1 or 3) in the center of each plug, and then pull the plug (2 or 4) from the connector. 13 4 2 537501-001 - Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive 5

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537501-001
— Removing and Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
5
13
Disconnect the cables from the drive:
The plugs on the cables are keyed and can be
inserted only when aligned properly with the
connector on the drive.
In addition, some plugs have a latch that must be
pressed or squeezed to release the plug while pulling
it from the connector.
±
Plugs without a latch:
For plugs without a latch, pull the plug straight out
from the connector.
±
Plugs with a latch:
For plugs with a latch, press the latch (
1
or
3
) in the
center of each plug, and then pull the plug (
2
or
4
)
from the connector.
14
Pull the drive completely out through the front of the
computer.
2
3
1
4