Dell GX240 manual CD/DVD Drives

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CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the computer and any devices, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, and then wait 10 to 20 seconds before you open the computer cover. Also, before you install a drive, see the other precautions in “Safety First—For You and Your Computer.”

NOTICE: To avoid possibly damaging the drive by electrostatic discharge (ESD), ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.

1Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.

Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. Change any settings necessary for your configuration.

2If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable select setting.

You usually configure a drive for cable select by setting a jumper or switch, depending on the drive. For instructions on configuring the cable select setting, see the documentation that accompanied the drive.

3Open the computer cover.

4If you are replacing a drive, disconnect the power and interface cables from the back of the drive before you remove the drive.

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