Lenovo 3000 J Series User Manual page 50

10. A hard disk drive requires two cables; a power cable that connects to the
The steps to connect a drive are different depending on the type of drive you are
connecting. Use one of the following procedures for your drive connection.
Connecting the first CD drive or DVD drive
1. Locate the three-connector signal cable that comes with your computer or with
2. Locate the secondary IDE connector on the system board. See "Identifying parts
3. Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the secondary
4. Your computer has extra power connectors for additional drives. Connect a
Connecting an additional CD drive or DVD drive
An additional drive can be connected to either the primary IDE or secondary IDE
connector.
1. Locate an available IDE connector on the three-connector signal cable attached
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9. Install the drive into the bay. Align the screw holes and install four screws to
secure the drive.
power supply and a signal cable that connects to the system board.
the new drive.
on the system board" on page 21.
IDE connector on the system board. To reduce electronic noise, use the
connectors at the end of the cable only.
power connector to the drive.
to either the primary IDE or secondary IDE connector on the system board. See
"Identifying parts on the system board" on page 21.