Hardware Reference Guide
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Hardware Upgrades
To install a drive, reverse the removal procedure. Refer to the
following table for proper retainer and guide screw locations.
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If you are installing a drive in the external 3.5" drive bay for the first
time, use a flatblade screwdriver to pry out the metal shield covering
the bay.
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There are a total of eight extra guide/retainer screws on the front of
the chassis behind the bezel. Four have 6-32 standard threads and four
have M3 metric threads. Standard screws are used for hard drives and
have a silver finish. Metric screws are used for all other drives and
have a black finish. Be sure to install the appropriate guide screws
into the drive.
Device
Retainer Screws
Guide Screws
Diskette Drive
2 (labeled “FDD” on chassis)
1 (front left side of
drive)
Media Card
Reader
2 (labeled “CR” on chassis)
none