Drive power cable

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 72).

2.Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 73).

3.Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.

4.Disconnect the cable from the system board connector labeled SATAPWR0 (1), and then remove the cable from the computer.

5.Disconnect the cable from the hard drive (2) and the optical drive (3).

6.Remove the cable from the clips on the base pan and on the drive cages, and then remove the drive power cable from the computer.

To reinstall the drive power cable, reverse the removal procedure.

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