6. Slide the optical drive through the front bezel all the way into the bay (1) so that it locks in place (2), and
then connect the power cable (3) and data cable (4) to the rear of the drive.
7. Connect the opposite end of the data cable to the light blue SATA connector on the system board labeled
SATA1.
NOTE: Refer to System board connections on page 29 for an illustration of the system board drive
connectors.
Removing and replacing a hard drive
NOTE: Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you
can transfer the data to the new hard drive.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 17).
2. Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 18).
3. Remove the optical drive and drive cage (Drive cage on page 24).
4. Remove the hard drive from the drive cage.
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If you are removing a 3.5-inch hard drive, remove the four screws that secure the drive to the drive
cage (1), and then slide the drive out of the cage (2).
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