Preparing For Installation; Kit Contents; Tools Required - HP xw4300 Installation Manual

Preparing for Installation

Kit Contents

The following components are included in your optical drive kit:
■ 5.25-inch, half-height optical drive with IDE capability
■ Audio cable
■ Four M3 guide screws
■ Warranty
NOTE: The drive may not be identical to the drive shown.

Tools Required

You may need the following to install the optical drive:
■ T-15 Torx driver or flat-bladed screwdriver
NOTE: On some workstations, optical drives are mounted using M3 metric guide screws. These
workstations come with extra metric guide screws that are located on the front of the chassis under the
front bezel or on the diskette drive bracket under the access panel. HP-supplied metric screws are black.
On other workstations, the optical drives do not require these guide screws. Instead, the drive cage is
equipped with a latching mechanism to secure the optical drive in place.
Precautions
■ Ensure that you are static-free by briefly touching a grounded metal object before beginning the
installation procedures.
■ Avoid touching any exposed metal on the option board/chip or on the workstation's circuit boards.
■ Do not use worn, cracked, warped, or poor quality discs in the optical drive.
■ Look for cracks in the clear plastic area in the center of the disc. If cracks are present, do not use the
disc in the optical drive.
■ Do not affix any adhesive labels to the disc surface. Affixing an adhesive label on the disc can cause
damage to the disc and/or optical drive.
■ Do not drop the disc or subject it to physical shock.
■ Do not put the disc in a location subject to dust, direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, or high
humidity.
■ Do not move the drive during operation. Doing so may cause it to malfunction during reading.
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