Hard drive and optical drive cables and connectors
Description
Optical drive cable (data and power assembly)
Hard drive cable (data and power assembly)
The hard drive and optical drive connectors are located near the middle of the computer, partially under the
main frame. Each connector is secured with two Torx screws and has two cables that connect to the system
board.
To remove the hard drive or optical drive connector:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 27).
2. Remove the stand (see
Stand on page 29).
3. Remove the access panel (see
Access panel on page 33).
4. Remove the ride side panel (see
Side panels on page 76).
5. Remove the lower rear panel (see
Lower rear panel on page 59).
6. Remove the VESA mounting plate (see
VESA mounting plate on page 72).
7. Remove the memory modules (see
Memory on page 44).
8. Remove the processor heat sink (see
Heat sink on page 51).
9. Remove the processor (see
Processor on page 53).
10. Remove the WLAN module (see
WLAN module on page 49).
11. Remove the system board (see
System board on page 78).
12. Remove the front bezel and display panel (see
Front bezel and display panel on page 85).
13. Remove two Torx screws that secure the hard drive connector or the optical drive connector to the
computer.
14. Remove the cables from the metal clips built into the computer.
15. Disconnect the hard drive cables or the optical drive cables from the system board.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cable when disconnecting it from the board. Do not pull on the
wires.
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