Installing an Optical Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
3. Remove the drive panel (see Removing the Drive Panel).
4. Remove the existing optical drive, if applicable (see Removing an Optical Drive).
5. Prepare the optical drive for installation and check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer.
6. If no screws are attached to the drive, check the inside of the drive panel for screws and, if screws are present, attach the screws to the new drive.
7. Gently slide the drive into the drive bay until you hear a click or feel the drive securely installed.
NOTE: If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable select setting.
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optical drive
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shoulder screws (3)
8. Attach the power and data cables to the optical drive.
To locate the system board connector, see System Board Components.
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drive release latch
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optical drive