Drive controls and connectors
The following diagrams show the location and functions of the drive controls and connectors.
Front view of the drive:
1Busy indicator
This light comes on when the drive reads from or writes to a disc.
2Emergency eject hole
This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to remove a disc from the drive.
3Open/Close button
This button opens and closes the disc drawer when you push it.
Rear view of the drive
115pin power connector
27pin signal configuration
Installing the drive
Follow these steps to install the
Step 1. Opening the computer
1.Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2.Unplug all power cords from the computer and all attached devices.
3.Lift the cover from the computer. Refer to your computer documentation for instructions on how to lift the computer cover.
Step 2. Unpacking the drive
1.Before opening the antistatic bag that the drive is packed in, touch the bag to an unpainted metal surface for at least two seconds. This drains the static electricity from the package and your body.
Installation and user’s guide
