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a. Locate the signal cable that came with your computer or with the new drive.
b. Locate the secondary IDE connector on the system board. See "Identifying
parts on the system board" on page 28.
c. Connect one end of the signal cable to the secondary IDE connector on the
system board and the other to the CD drive or DVD drive.
d. Your computer has extra power connectors for connecting additional drives.
Connect the power cable to the drive.
8. Pivot the drive bay cage back into place.
What to do next:
• To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation, go to "Replacing the cover and connecting the
cables" on page 36.
Installing a Rope Clip
To help prevent hardware theft, you can add a 3/16 inch or 5 mm Rope Clip and cable
to your computer. After you add the security cable, make sure that it does not
interfere with other cables that are connected to the computer.
To install a Rope Clip:
1. Remove the cover (see "Removing the cover" on page 26).
2. Use a tool, such as a screwdriver, to remove the two metal knockouts.
3. Insert the Rope Clip through the rear panel; then attach and tighten the nuts with
an appropriately sized or adjustable wrench.
4. Replace the computer cover. For more information, see "Replacing the cover and
connecting the cables" on page 36.
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