Drive cable
The drive cable includes connectors for the optical drive and hard drive, as well as three cables that connect to
the system board..
To remove the drive cable:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 22).
2. Remove the rear port cover (see Rear port cover on page 23).
3. Remove the stand (see Attaching and removing a stand on page 24).
4. Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 28).
5. Remove the system board shield (see System board (EMI) shield on page 37).
6. Remove the VESA bracket (see VESA mounting bracket on page 55).
7. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the optical drive connector to the computer.
8. Remove the cables from the clips built into the computer (2).
9. Disconnect the cables from the system board connectors (3).
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