Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
1 Complete the procedure "Removing an Optical Disc Drive" on
page 6.
2 Screw all four guide screws into the sides of the new optical disc
drive (A).
3 Gently lower the new optical disc drive into the tray (B).
4 Hold the power supply cables against the power supply to clear the
optical disc drive (C) (as required) and slide the drive 2 cm
(3/4 inch) to the front of the PC (D).
5 Insert the thumbscrew on the side of the optical disc drive (E).
6 Connect the power cable (A) and data cable (B) firmly to the back
of the optical disc drive. Ensure that the cables are completely
inserted.
The optical drive model may have PATA cables or SATA
NOTE:
cables that use narrow data cables.
SATA cables may include a latch.
NOTE:
Route the PATA power cable under the data cable to prevent interference with the fan.
NOTE:
PATA Optical Disc Drive
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Upgrading and Servicing Guide
SATA Optical Disc Drive