NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the
computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.
NOTE: If the device locking screw is not present, you can remove and install devices while the computer is
running and connected to a docking device (docked).
If present, remove the device locking screw from the bottom of the computer.
If the computer is running, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click
the device you want to eject, and then click Stop.
Press the device latch release.
1
optical drive
2
device latch release
Pull the device out of the media bay.
Push the new device into the bay until it clicks into place.
Replace the device locking screw, if removed in step 1.
