Installing the Hardware

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7.Insert the drive into the drive bay. Be careful not to dislodge any cables inside your computer as you do this.

WARNING: The drive requires a secure fit. If there is a gap of 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) or more on either side of the drive, you will not be able to secure it. In this case, obtain and attach “rails” from your computer manufacturer before inserting the drive. (You may already have what you need from step 4.)

Use all four screws

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8.If there is not much room around the back of the CD-Writer Plus drive, it may be better to wait until after step 13 to complete this step.

Secure the drive into the bay, using the screws included with your drive or any M3x0.5x6mm metric screw.

Software and Plus Writer

The screws electrically ground the drive.