Windows Users - LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive User Manual

LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive
User's Manual

3.2.1. Windows Users

Due to the wide variety of computer system manufacturers and varying case designs, it is
Important Info:
extremely important that you reference your computer system's manual when installing your LaCie DL DVD±RW
Drive. The installation steps that follow are generic steps, and may not directly reflect the unique configurations
that are specific to your particular computer system.
1) Turn off your computer and disconnect all external peripheral devices and cables, i.e. power cord, modem/fax line,
monitor, etc.
2) Remove your computer's cover. For most computers, there are screws that will need to be unseated before you can remove
the computer's cover, and these screws are usually located at the rear of the computer, along the edge of the cover. However,
placement of these screws and cover attachment may vary by manufacturer, so please refer to your computer system's manual
for specific details.
3) Once you have removed the cover, you may need to remove the front bezel of your computer case. The removal of the
front bezel of the computer case will vary dependant upon manufacture, so please refer to your computer system's manual for
specific details.
4) Remove the cover from the empty drive bay. Please refer to your computer system's manual for specific details.
5) Insert the LaCie DL DVD±RW Drive into the available drive
bay by sliding it into the front of the drive cage, as shown
below.
6) Match up the screw holes on either side of the drive with the
screw holes on your computer's chassis, as shown above. You
may need to attach a horizontal bracket to both sides of the
drive to ensure that the drive fits properly. Use of the brackets
will depend on your computer model. Consult your computer
system's manual for further details.
7) Insert two screws into each side of the drive and tighten.
3. Installing Your LaCie Drive
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