9. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the optical drive.
10. Connect the opposite end of the data cable to one of the white SATA connectors on the system
board.
NOTE: Refer to System board connections on page 12 for an illustration of the system board
drive connectors.
11. Replace the front bezel.
12. Replace the computer access panel.
13. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.
14. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
Removing a 3.5-inch device
CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board
as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord
to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5. Remove the access panel and front bezel.
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