Removal
Side Cover
Identify the side cover highlighted in blue.
Slide the release latch to release the side cover from the computer.
Slide the side cover back and lift it off the chassis.
Optical Drive
Identify the optical drive highlighted in blue.
Disconnect the data and power cables from the optical drive.
Push the securing tab to release the optical drive from the chassis.
Slide and remove the optical drive from the slot on the chassis.
Install
Optical Drive
Identify the optical drive location highlighted in blue.
Slide the optical drive into the disk drive cage until it snaps into place.
Connect the data and power cables to the connectors on the hard drive.
Side Cover
Identify the side cover location highlighted in blue.
Align the tabs on the side cover with the slots on the chassis.
Slide the side cover forward until you hear the latch click.