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Hard drive and optical drive cables and connectors
Description Spare part number
Optical drive cable (data and power assembly) 733492-001
Hard drive cable (data and power assembly) 733491-001
The hard drive and optical drive connectors are located near the middle of the computer, partially
under the main frame. Each connector is secured with two Torx screws and has two cables that connect
to the system board.
To remove the hard drive or optical drive connector:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 35).
2. Remove the stand (see
Stand on page 37).
3. Remove the access panel (see
Access panel on page 41).
4. Remove the lower rear panel (see
Lower rear panel on page 74).
5. Remove the side panels (see
Side panels on page 92).
6. Remove the VESA mounting plate (see
VESA mounting plate on page 84).
7. Remove the power supply (see
Power supply on page 86).
8. Remove the system board (see
System board on page 88).
9. Remove the front bezel and display panel (see
Front bezel and display panel on page 97).
10. Remove two Torx screws that secure the hard drive connector or the optical drive connector to the
computer.
11. Remove the cables from the metal clips built into the computer.
12. Disconnect the hard drive cables or the optical drive cables from the system board.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cable when disconnecting it from the board. Do not pull on
the wires.
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