Removing An Optical Drive - HP dx7500 - Microtower PC Hardware Reference Manual

Table 2-3 System Board Drive Connections (continued)
No. System Board Connector
5 SATA0
6 Diskette Drive

Removing an Optical Drive

CAUTION:
computer.
To remove an optical drive:
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5. Remove the access panel and front bezel.
6. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the optical drive.
Figure 2-18
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All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
Disconnecting the Power and Data Cables
System Board Label
SATA0
FLOPPY
Color
dark blue
black
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