Compaq dx2810 Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2810 and dx2818 Business PC - Page 65

Removing an Optical Drive, CAUTION,

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Removing an Optical Drive CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer. To remove an optical drive: 1. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the optical drive. Figure 7-19 Disconnecting the Power and Data Cables 2. Remove the two screws that secure the drive to the drive cage (1), then slide the drive out of the front of the chassis (2). Figure 7-20 Removing the Optical Drive NOTE: To install an optical drive, refer to Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay on page 56. Drives 55

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Removing an Optical Drive
CAUTION:
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
To remove an optical drive:
1.
Disconnect the power cable
(1)
and data cable
(2)
from the rear of the optical drive.
Figure 7-19
Disconnecting the Power and Data Cables
2.
Remove the two screws that secure the drive to the drive cage
(1)
, then slide the drive out of the
front of the chassis
(2)
.
Figure 7-20
Removing the Optical Drive
NOTE:
To install an optical drive, refer to
Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay
on page
56
.
Drives
55