Dell OPTIPLEX 740 - Drive-Panel Inserts

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8. Locate and connect a SATA cable to the SATA1 connector on the system board (see System Board Components for mini tower computers).
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9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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Drive-Panel Inserts
If you are installing a new floppy drive, media card reader, or optical drive instead of replacing a drive, remove the drive-panel inserts.
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the drive panel by sliding the drive release latch in the direction indicated on the latch to open the panel. Then remove it from the hinges.
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hard-drive data
cable
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hard-drivedata cable on system
board
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hard-drive power
cable