Acer altos s300

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Installing a disk drive carrier
1.
Select the disk drive slot into which the disk drive carrier is to be 
installed and remove the carrier blank, if there is one installed.
2.
Orient the disk drive carrier such that the LEDs are on the top.
3.
With the cam lever fully open, slide the carrier into the slot until 
the lever starts to close (see figure on page 48).
4.
Fully close the cam lever.  The lever is fully closed, and the drive 
locked in place, when the lever clicks into position.
Removing a disk drive carrier
1.
Using your finger, release the locking tab by pressing it in the 
direction shown on page 48, and pull the cam lever towards you.
2.
Fully open the cam lever (approximately 90
o
 to enclosure).
3.
With the cam lever open, wait for at least one minute to allow the 
disk drive to spin down fully before removing it.
4.
Gently, pull the disk drive carrier out of the enclosure.
Caution:  Immediately replace the disk drive carrier or install a 
disk drive carrier blank to maintain correct airflow.
Note:  This procedure applies to installing and removing the front 
enclosure LED module also.