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For a plug without a latch, pull the plug straight

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8 Locate the CD/DVD drive inside the computer. 10 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 a plug without a latch, pull the plug straight out from the connector. 9 Locate the cables connected to the back of the drive. Your drive may have three or two cables. Plugs with a latch: For a plug with a latch, press the latch in the center of the plug, and then pull the plug from the connector. 11 Locate the metal latch that secures the drive in the cage. NOTE: The style of latch may vary by computer model. 1 2 537496-001 - Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 5

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537496-001
— Removing and Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
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8
Locate the CD/DVD drive inside the computer.
9
Locate the cables connected to the back of the drive.
Your drive may have three or two cables.
10
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 a plug without a latch, pull the plug straight
out from the connector.
±
Plugs with a latch:
For a plug with a latch, press the latch in the
center of the plug, and then pull the plug from the
connector.
11
Locate the metal latch that secures the drive in
the cage.
1
2
NOTE:
The style of latch may vary by computer
model.