Then, use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any requiredsoftware or device drivers.Device in the flex bayAttention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Readthis first: Important safety information” on page v.The flex bay of your computer supports the following devices:• Flex module• Front-access storage enclosure• Multi-drive conversion kit• Optical drive• Slim-optical-drive adapterNote: The following instructions on how to remove or install an optical drive also apply to other supporteddevices in the flex bay.To remove or install an optical drive, do the following:1. Prepare your computer. See “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 63.2. Locate the flex bay. See “Computer components” on page 6.3. To remove the optical drive, do the following:a. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive.Note: If you are removing other supported devices from the flex bay, disconnect any additionalcables first.b. Then, press tabs 1 toward each other as shown, and push the rear of the optical drive to slide it outof the computer.Figure 11. Removing the optical driveChapter 7. Hardware removal and installation 65
