Mass Storage Removal

To replace a mass storage device, shut down the system, remove power, remove the system cover, refer to the figure, and perform the procedures for:
Front-accessible drives
Internal drives

Front-Accessible Drive Replacement

  1. Remove the front bezel:
    A.The bezel is held by two tabs at the top. Reach into the chassis and lightly press the tabs to release the bezel.
    B.Pull the top of the bezel approximately 1 inch away from the chassis.
    C.Pull up on the bezel to release the notches at the bottom.
  2. Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.
  3. Refer to the figure and remove the two mounting screws (4).
  4. Push firmly on the rear of the drive (1) to remove it from the bay.
  5. Take off the side rail (2) by removing the screws (3).
  6. Install the side rail on the replacement drive. If you are putting a 3.5-inch drive into one of the 5.25-inch bays, attach expansion brackets to the drive.
  7. Refer to the drive's documentation and set the drive jumpers/switches (drive 0 or drive 1 for IDE drives, SCSI ID for SCSI drives).
  8. While ensuring there are no cables in the way, slide the drive into the bay until the mounting screw holes are aligned. (The last 0.5 inch may require firm pressure.)
  9. Secure the drive with the screws.
  10. Attach the power, data, and audio (CD-only) cables.

Internal Drive Replacement

  1. Refer to the figure and remove the two screws (1) from the internal bay bracket (2).
  2. Carefully swing the bracket outward, and lift it out of the chassis. Protect the cables. If there is not enough slack, remove the cables before removing the bracket.
  3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.
  4. Refer to the figure and remove the four mounting screws.
  5. Slide the drive out of the bracket.
  6. Refer to the drive's documentation and set the drive jumpers/switches (drive 0 or drive 1 for IDE drives, SCSI ID for SCSI drives).
  7. Place the drive in the bracket and secure it with the screws.
  8. Connect the power and data cables.
  9. Refer to the figure and insert the bracket's tabs into the chassis slots (2). Swing the bracket inward until the screw holes are aligned.
  10. Secure the bracket with the screws (1).