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Dual Hard Drive #80

Prerequisite Only
This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

Introduction

Universal Pre-req for Optical Bay Enclosures #80 only

What you need

    1. Dual Hard Drive #80, Dual Hard Drive: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dual Hard Drive #80, Dual Hard Drive: step 1, image 2 of 2

      • Remove the plastic spacer from the optical bay hard drive enclosure by pressing in on one of the clips on either side and lifting it up and out of the enclosure.

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    2. Dual Hard Drive #80: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dual Hard Drive #80: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dual Hard Drive #80: step 2, image 3 of 3

      • Make sure that the hard drive connectors are facing down before placing it into the enclosure.

      • Gently place the hard drive into the enclosure's hard drive slot.

      • While firmly holding the enclosure in place with one hand, use your other hand to press the hard drive into the enclosure connectors.

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    4. Dual Hard Drive #80: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dual Hard Drive #80: step 3, image 2 of 2

      • Once the hard drive is snug, reinsert the plastic spacer while holding the hard drive against the bottom of the enclosure.

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    5. Dual Hard Drive #80: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dual Hard Drive #80: step 4, image 2 of 2

      • Use two Phillips #1 screws to secure the drive to its enclosure.

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    6. Dual Hard Drive #80: step 5, image 1 of 1

      • Attach the optical drive bracket to the new enclosure with two Phillips #0 screws.

      • Reconnect any cables you have removed from the original optical drive onto the optical bay enclosure.

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    7. Dual Hard Drive #80: step 6, image 1 of 3 Dual Hard Drive #80: step 6, image 2 of 3 Dual Hard Drive #80: step 6, image 3 of 3

      • Don't ditch that drive! You can still use your optical drive externally with the help of our SATA Optical Drive USB Cable.

      • Align the cable's SATA connector with the drive's port and plug in securely.

      • Plug the USB connector into your laptop and your optical drive is ready for use.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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