42 User GuideRemoving the optical driveTo remove the optical drive, do the following:1. Drop down the device bay. See “Accessing the optical drive” on page 17.2. Press down and slide out the back cover 1; then press down and slide out theoptical drive top cover 2.3. Disconnect the power cable and signal cable from the optical drive 3.4. Pull out the release latches 4; then slide out the optical drive 5.