Adding a 5.25-inch device

You can install additional 5.25-inch devices such as a CD-RW drive or a tape backup in the two other, externally accessible, 5.25-inch drive bays. An extra set of rails is included with your system (clipped to the drive cage) and is used for the installation.

You may need to purchase an additional cable of sufficient length to connect the existing devices and the new device to the connector on the system board.

To install an additional device in the 5.25-inch drive bay:

1Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if installed), and all external peripheral devices.

2Remove the left side cover panel. (See “Removing the side cover” on page 18 and “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 15.)

3Remove the bezel. (See “To remove the bezel” on page 19.)

4Remove the plastic bezel insert covering the open bay by disengaging the retaining tab and pushing the insert out from the back of the bezel.

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