7. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the optical drive.
8. Connect the opposite end of the data cable to one of the light blue SATA connectors on the system
board.
NOTE: Refer to System board connections on page 37 for an illustration of the system board drive
connectors.
9. Reassemble the computer.
Removing a 9.5 mm slim optical drive
CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 19)
2. Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 20)
3. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the drive.
IMPORTANT: When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid
damaging the cable.
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