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[Patrick Shanahan <ptilopteri@xxxxxxxxx>]

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* Bryen <suseROCKS@xxxxxxxxx> [11-03-07 13:08]:
> I have two dvd-rw drives on this box (10.3) and need to take one out.
> What is the recommended procedure for safely removing this ide device?

init 6
remove power source
remove case elements necessary for access

ground case and self/or self to case

unplug wired connections
release device retaining hardware
replace removed case elements

remove self-to-case grounding

connect power
start system

afaik, has been this way for ages.
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