3. Align the guide screws on the drive with the slots on the chassis. Slide the drive into the optical
drive bay all the way back until it locks.
Figure 2-27 Installing the Optical Drive
4. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the optical drive.
Figure 2-28 Connecting the Optical Drive Power and Data Cables
CAUTION: Never crease or bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in) radius. A
sharp bend can break the internal wires.
5. Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the white system board connector labeled SATA
1.
6. Replace the computer cover.
7. If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.
8. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.
9. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer cover was removed.
The system automatically recognizes the drive and reconfigures the computer.
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