Compaq dc7800 - Convertible Minitower PC Hardware Reference Manual page 37

CAUTION:
bottom bay supports a half-height drive or other device that is no more than 14.5 cm (5.7 inches)
in depth. Do not try to force a larger drive, such as an optical drive, into the bottom bay. This could
cause damage to the drive and the system board. The use of unnecessary force when installing
any drive into the drive bay may result in damage to the drive.
NOTE:
the extra power connectors.
9. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the optical drive or diskette drive.
Figure 2-23
10. If you are installing a new drive, connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate
system board connector.
NOTE:
connector on the system board labeled SATA1. Connect a second optical drive to the orange SATA
connector labeled SATA5.
If you are installing a diskette drive, connect it to the connector on the system board labeled
FLOPPY.
If your are installing a media card reader, connect it to the USB system board connector labeled
MEDIA CARD.
11. Replace the front bezel and computer access panel.
12. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
13. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed.
14. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for
instructions on using Computer Setup.
ENWW
The bottom 5.25-inch drive bay has a shorter depth than the upper two bays. The
If you are installing a third optional drive, you may need to remove the strap that bundles
Connecting the Drive Cables (Optical Drive shown)
If you are installing a SATA optical drive, connect the first optical drive to the white SATA
Installing Additional Drives 31