Adding Or Replacing An Optical Disc Drive - Gateway computer Reference Manual

Adding or replacing an optical
disc drive
To add replace an optical drive:
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Tools
You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a CD or DVD drive.
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
"Removing the side panel" on page
Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in
"Removing the front bezel" on page
Important
The color and shape of your replacement drive's front cover may
vary from your original drive.
If you are installing a new drive (not replacing an old
one), remove the two drive retention screws in the drive
bay, then go to Step
the photo in Step
If you are replacing an existing drive, disconnect the
cables from the drive, noting their locations and
orientation. You will reconnect the cables after you
install the new drive.
Drive data cable
Note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the
jumper on the new drive to be the same.
8. For the location of the screws, see
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Drive power cable
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