Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Adding or replacing an optical disc drive
Tools
You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace an optical drive.
To add replace an optical drive:
1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page 33.
2Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in “Removing the front bezel” on page 33.
Important
The color and shape of your replacement drive’s front cover may vary from your original drive.
3If you are installing a new drive (not replacing an old one), remove the two drive retention screws in the drive bay, then go to 8. For the location of the screws, see the photo in 6.
4If you are replacing an existing drive, disconnect the cables from the drive, noting their locations and orientation. You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.
Drive data cable | Drive power cable |
5Note any jumper settings on the old drive (if any) and set the jumper on the new drive to be the same.
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