Figure 28. Installing the optical drive
11. Connect one end of the signal cable to the rear of the new optical drive and the other end to an available
SATA connector on the system board. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 13. Then,
locate an available five-wire power connector and connect it to the rear of the new optical drive.
Figure 29. Connecting the optical drive
12. Lower the drive bay assembly.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 78.
Replacing the solid-state drive
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information"
on page v.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the solid-state drive.
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