HP Compaq dc5700 MT Hardware Reference Manual page 33

3. Connect the power and data cables to the drive as indicated in the following illustrations.
a. If you are installing an optical drive, connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the back
of the drive.
Figure 2-20
b. If you are installing a diskette drive, connect the data cable (1) and power cable (2) to the back
of the drive.
Figure 2-21
4. If installing a new drive, connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board
connector.
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Connecting the Optical Drive Cables
CAUTION Never crease or bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in)
radius. A sharp bend can break the internal wires.
Connecting the Diskette Drive Cables
Installing Additional Drives 27