4.16 ODD/SD board 4 Replacement Procedures
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Installing the ODD/SD board
To install the ODD/SD board, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-22 to 4-24.
1. Set two metal plates to the ODD and secure them with the following screws.
• M2×4C S-THIN HEAD ×2
2. Connect the SD cable and ODD cable to the connectors CN9710 and CN1820on the
SD board.
3. Peel off the double-side tape on the middle frame.
4. Stick a new double-sided tape and peel off the separator.
5. Stand the ODD and install the SD board with the edge under the guides.
6. Secure the SD board with the following screws.
• M2×3C S-THIN HEAD ×2
7. Set the ODD in place.
CAUTION: The laser beam goes out when turning on the power of the computer,
because there is no cover on the ODD. The power must be turned off when
you remove or install the ODD.
8. Connect the SD cable and FP cable to the connectors CN9700 and CN9800 on the
system board.
CAUTION: When connecting the FP cable, insert it carefully not to bend the connector
portion.