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7.
Connect the power and data cables to the drive as indicated in the following illustrations.
a.
If you are installing an optical drive, connect the power cable and data cable to the back of
the drive.
NOTE:
The power cable for the optical drives is a two-headed cable that is routed from
the system board to the rear of the optical drive bays.
b.
If your are installing a media card reader, connect the USB cable to the USB system board
connector labeled MEDIA.
Figure 7-20
8.
If installing a new drive, connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system
board connector.
NOTE:
If you are installing a new SATA optical drive, connect the data cable for the first optical
drive to the white SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA2. Connect the data cable
for a second optical drive to the black SATA connector on the system board labeled ESATA. If
the ESATA connector is already populated, connect the second optical drive to the light blue
connector labeled SATA1.
Refer to
System Board Connections on page 136
connectors.
9.
Replace the front bezel and computer access panel.
10.
Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.
11.
Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
Connecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable
for an illustration of the system board drive
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