HP dx7500 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual page 77

7. Slide the drive in through the front of the chassis (1) until the screw holes on the drive are aligned
with the screw holes on the drive cage and install the two M3 metric retainer screws (2) as shown
in the following illustration.
NOTE: Extra drive retainer screws are provided on the interior of the front bezel if needed. The
M3 metric retainer screws for optical drives are black. Refer to
on page 63 for an illustration of the retainer screws location.
Figure 7-19 Installing the Optical Drive
8. If the system configuration includes only one optical drive, connect the SATA data cable to the
white system board connector labeled SATA1. If you are adding a second optical drive, connect
the SATA data cable to the black system board connector labeled SATA5.
9. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the optical drive.
Figure 7-20 Connecting the Power and Data Cables
10. Replace the front bezel and access panel.
11. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
12. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
Installing Additional Drives
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