Compaq 5000 Series End-User Replaceable Parts Program page 11

Replacing cd-rom, cd-rw and dvd drives

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Steps 1 and 2 take place inside

the chassis.

Look at the replacement part

carefully to help identify and

locate the component to be

replaced.

It is recommended that you

mark the power cable

connector so that you use this

same connector when

installing your replacement

drive. However, you can

actually use any available

connector on the power cable.

A white data cable signifies a

40 pin connector.

A purple data cable signifies

an 80 pin connector used for

16X and higher DVDs.

CD-ROM, CD-RW,

EPLACING

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IV. Locating and Removing the CD-ROM, CD-RW,

and DVD Drives

1. Locate the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD Drive inside the

chassis (see Figure 4-1). The drives can be identified by

the CD icons located on the interior drive cage.

2. Disconnect the Power Cable 1 1 1 1 , Data Cable 2 2 2 2 (and

Audio Cable 3 3 3 3 if there is one) from the drive by using a

gentle rocking motion. The data cable has a white or

purple tab on it. You may pull the tab to remove the cable

(see Figure 4-2).

DVD D

RIVES

Figure 4-1

Figure 4-2

7000 series