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Installing a CD/DVD Drive
1. If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure
the drive for the cable select setting.
2. Connect the new drive to the set of rails that are attached to the inside of the cover. If a set of rails is not attached inside the cover, contact Dell.
3. If you are installing a replacement drive and the new drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing the
two screws that secure each rail to the drive. Attach the bracket to the new drive by aligning the screw holes on the drive with the screw holes on the
bracket rails and then inserting and tightening all four screws (two screws on each rail).
4. Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position.
5. Connect the power and data cables to the drive.
6. If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the
front-panel inserts.
7. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
8. Close the computer cover.
9. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
10. Enter system setup and select the appropriate Drive option.
11. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network device and then plug it in to the computer.