CD-ROM Adapter BoardOne side of the CD-ROM adapter board has a special connector that matches the connector on the slim CD-ROM drive. Two screw holes are available for securing the board to the CD-ROM drive. DO NOT over- tigthen the screws to avoid damaging the board.
On the other side of the board, a power connector and a standard IDE connector are available.
Slim CD-ROM Connector
Screw Holes
Power | IDE Connector |
Connector | |
CD-ROM InstallationPlace the CD-ROM drive on its bay and slide it inward for about an inch (as indicated by the arrow), making sure that the drive tray guide tab locks in place.
Secure the drive to the chassis with two screws on the areas indicated by circles. Connect the IDE and power cables to the connectors on the adapter board.
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