14.3Replacing the Hard Drive Interface Cable

This section describes removal and installation of the hard drive interface cables. Topics include:

“Identifying the DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable” on page 14-7

“Removing the DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable” on page 14-7

“Installing the DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable” on page 14-8

14.3.1Identifying the Hard Drive Interface Cable

The hard drives have separate power and interface cables. Both cables have two inline connectors to support up to two drives. The power cable is a Y cable that connects to the motherboard at IDE PWR and the other ends to the hard drives and DVD-ROM drive. The interface cable connects the hard drives to the motherboard. The interface cable is an 80-conductor ribbon cable that is routed through the chassis. FIGURE 14-8shows the hard drive interface cable connections.

HDD0

HDD1

Hard drive interface cable

Connector IDE PRI

FIGURE 14-8Hard Drive Interface Cable Connection

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1500 specifications

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