Removing and replacing a CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD optical drive
1.Open the cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 10.
2.Rotate the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the cable connections. See “Accessing system board components and drives” on page 12 and “Locating components” on page 11.
3.Disconnect the signal and power cables from the drive.
Note: Blue straps are provided to help when disconnecting cables.
4.Slide the lock1to the unlocked position.
5.Open the door at the front of the drive and slide it out the front of the computer.
6.Install the new drive into the bay.
7.Slide the lock 1to the locked position and close the door at the front of the drive.
8.If you are replacing an existing drive, place the master/slave jumper on the drive in the same position as on the drive being replaced. If you are installing an additional drive, place the master/slave jumper on the drive so that it is a slave. Also refer to any instructions that come with the drive.
9.To connect the drive, go to “Connecting an IDE drive” on page 21.
What to do next:
vTo work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
vTo complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 25.
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