Replacing Optical Drive Data Cable; Diskette Drive (Optional) - HP xw6400 Service And Technical Reference Manual

3. If you are installing more than one optical drive, route the cable as in the following image.
NOTE
Figure 4-35

Replacing optical drive data cable

1. Disconnect power from the system
access panel
remove the CPU heatsinks, disconnect the optical IDE cable from the system board, and remove
the system board.
2. Remove the plastic ties and tape from the IDE cable, then remove the IDE cable.
3. Replace the cable and cable ties. Refer to the previous image for cable routing information.

Diskette drive (optional)

To remove a diskette drive:
1. Disconnect power from the system
access panel
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The optical drive cable is routed under the system board.
Connecting the optical drive cable to the system board
(Predisassembly procedures on page
(Side access panel on page
(Predisassembly procedures on page
(Side access panel on page
63), remove all expansion boards and graphics cards,
63), and the front bezel
57), remove the side
57), remove the side
(Front Bezel on page 64).
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