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[title] Disconnect the flat flex
-[* icon_reminder] ***If this guide is used as a prerequisite to a guide where an unrelated component is replaced, there is no need to disconnect the hard drive flat flex.***
-[* icon_note] If needed, the I/O daugterboard can be removed to make room.
-[* black] Disconnect the flat flex cable over the hard drive. To do this, lift the black locking tab up and remove the cable from the ZIF socket. Put it to the side for later.
-[* black] To remove the drive from the chassis, lift the drive out from the side with the SATA interface (front). To remove the drive from the chassis, lift the remaining parts of the drive out the front of the drive. The drive should be removed from the system, as shown in the third picture.
-[* black] Disconnnect the drive cable. To do this, wiggle the cable back and fourth until it comes off. ***Do not force the cable off of the old drive. It can be difficult to remove if the hard drive has never been replaced before.***
+[* icon_caution] ***''If this guide is used as a prerequisite, the hard drive flat flex may not need to be disconnected.''***
+[* icon_note] ***''The I/O daugherboard can be removed if it is in the way.''***
+[* black] Disconnect the flat flex cable over the hard drive. To do this, lift the black locking tab up and remove the cable from the ZIF socket.
+[* black] To remove the hard drive, tilt it forward starting with the SATA interface. Once it is removed, set it aside as shown.
+[* black] Disconnnect the drive cable. Wiggle the cable off until it is released. ***''Do not force the cable off of the old drive. It may be slightly more difficult on a system that has never been serviced.''***