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5. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in an expansion slot.
See the documentation that accompanied the drive and controller card to verify that the configuration is correct for your computer.
6. Connect the power and CD/DVD drive cables to the drive.
If you are adding a drive that has an audio cable, connect the audio cable to the audio connector on the system board.
7. If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel inserts.
From inside the drive bay, gently press on each side of the insert until it pops out.
8. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
9. Close the computer cover.
1
audio cable (some drives
do not have this cable)
2
CD/DVD drive cable
3
power cable