Device in the multi-drive conversion kit

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The multi-drive conversion kit (hereafter referred to as kit) might be equipped with either one or both of the following components:

Slim optical drive
Storage drive (such as hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive)

Slim optical drive

Note: The instructions on how to remove or install a slim optical drive in the kit also apply to the slim-optical-drive adapter.

To remove or install a slim optical drive, do the following:

Prepare your computer. See Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover.
Ensure that all the cables are disconnected from the kit. Remove the kit from the front of the computer. See Device in the flex bay.
To remove the slim optical drive from the kit, do the following:
1. Press the clip through the hole in the top of the kit as shown and push forward the slim optical drive. Then, remove the slim optical drive out of the kit.
  Figure 1. Removing the slim optical drive from the kit
2. Detach the bracket as shown to remove it from the slim optical drive.
  Figure 2. Removing the bracket from the slim optical drive
To install a new slim optical drive into the kit, do the following:
1. Align the three tabs on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the new slim optical drive. Then, install the bracket to the new slim optical drive.
  Figure 3. Installing the bracket to the new slim optical drive
2. Insert the new slim optical drive into the kit until you hear a click. The slim optical drive is secured in place.
  Figure 4. Installing the slim optical drive into the kit
Slide the kit into the flex bay and reconnect the cables.

What to do next:

To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
To complete the installation or replacement, go to Completing the parts replacement.

3.5-inch storage drive

To remove or install a 3.5-inch storage drive, do the following:

Prepare your computer. See Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover.
Ensure that all the cables are disconnected from the kit. Remove the kit from the front of the computer. See Device in the flex bay.
Press the clip as shown to open the rear cover of the kit.
Figure 5. Opening the rear cover of the kit
Press both clips simultaneously toward each other and pull the conversion bracket out of the rear of the kit.
Figure 6. Removing the conversion bracket from the kit
Flex both sides of the conversion bracket and then remove the 3.5-inch storage drive out of the bracket. Do not touch the circuit board 1 on the drive.
Figure 7. Removing the 3.5-inch storage drive from the conversion bracket
To install a 3.5-inch storage drive, ensure that the conversion bracket is unfolded. To unfold the bracket, do the following:
1. Remove pins 1 and install them into slots 2.
  Figure 8. Removing pins and installing them into the new slots
2. Release tabs 1, 2, and 3 from the corresponding slots.
  Figure 9. Releasing tabs from the corresponding slots
3. Unfold the bracket as shown.
  Figure 10. Unfolding the bracket
4. Insert tabs 1, 2, and 3 into the corresponding slots. Ensure that the tabs are secured in place.
  Figure 11. Inserting tabs into the corresponding slots
To install a 3.5-inch storage drive into the conversion bracket, do the following:
1. Flex both sides of the bracket and align pins 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the new 3.5-inch storage drive.
2. Install the new 3.5-inch storage drive into the bracket. Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the drive.
Figure 12. Installing the new 3.5-inch storage drive into the bracket
Slide the new 3.5-inch storage drive with bracket into the kit from the rear until the drive snaps into position.
Figure 13. Installing the new 3.5-inch storage drive with bracket into the kit
Pivot the rear cover of the kit inward until you hear a click. Ensure that the rear cover is secured in place.
Figure 14. Pivoting the rear cover inward
Slide the kit into the flex bay and reconnect the cables.

What to do next:

To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
To complete the installation or replacement, go to Completing the parts replacement.

2.5-inch storage drive

To remove or install a 2.5-inch storage drive, do the following:

Prepare your computer. See Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover.
Ensure that all the cables are disconnected from the kit. Remove the kit from the front of the computer. See Device in the flex bay.
Press the clip as shown to open the rear cover of the kit.
Figure 15. Opening the rear cover of the kit
Press both clips simultaneously toward each other and pull the conversion bracket out of the rear of the kit.
Figure 16. Removing the conversion bracket from the kit
To remove the 2.5-inch storage drive, flex both sides of the conversion bracket and then remove the drive out of the bracket. Do not touch the circuit board on the drive.
Figure 17. Removing the 2.5-inch storage drive from the bracket
To install a 2.5-inch storage drive, ensure that the conversion bracket is folded. To fold the bracket, do the following:
1. Remove pins 1 and install them into slots 2.
  Figure 18. Removing pins and installing them into the new slots
2. Pivot the bracket as shown to release tabs 1, 2, and 3 from the slots.
  Figure 19. Pivoting the bracket
3. Fold the bracket as shown.
  Figure 20. Folding the bracket
4. Insert tabs 1, 2, and 3 into the corresponding slots. Ensure that the tabs are secured in place.
  Figure 21. Inserting the tabs into the corresponding slots
To install a 2.5-inch storage drive into the conversion bracket, do the following:
1. Flex both sides of the bracket and align pins 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the new 2.5-inch storage drive.
2. Install the new 2.5-inch storage drive into the bracket. Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the drive.
Figure 22. Installing the new 2.5-inch storage drive into the bracket
Slide the new 2.5-inch storage drive with bracket into the kit from the rear until the drive snaps into position.
Figure 23. Installing the new 2.5-inch storage drive with bracket into the kit
Pivot the rear cover of the kit inward until you hear a click. Ensure that the rear cover is secured in place.
Figure 24. Pivoting the rear cover inward
Slide the kit into the flex bay and reconnect the cables.

What to do next:

To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
To complete the installation or replacement, go to Completing the parts replacement.

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