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Installing the drive
Follow these steps to install the DVD-ROM drive:
Step 1. Opening the computer
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Unplug all power cords from the computer and all attached devices.
3. Lift the cover from the computer. Refer to your computer documentation for
instructions on how to lift the computer cover.
Step 2. Unpacking the drive
1. Before opening the antistatic bag that the drive is packed in, touch the bag to
an unpainted metal surface for at least two seconds. This drains the static
electricity from the package and your body.
2. Remove the drive from the bag.
If you must put the drive down, place the antistatic bag on a flat, padded
surface, such as a magazine, and place the drive on the antistatic bag.
Step 3. Mounting the drive in the bay
Attention: Be sure to use the mounting screws in the option package when you
are driving screws directly into the drive. Using screws that are too long might
damage the drive.
You can mount the DVD-ROM drive horizontally or vertically in the computer. If
you mount the drive vertically, you must secure any discs that you place into the
drive before the drive tray is closed, or the DVD-ROM drive will not be able to
read the disc properly.
1. Slide the drive into the bay. Your computer might have specific required
procedures for installing storage devices. For more information on storage
devices, refer to the documentation that comes with your computer.
2. Align the drive-bay screw holes with the threaded holes in the drive housing or
mounting bracket.
3. Thread the screws in loosely to check their position. Two screws are usually
used on each side. Verify that the alignment is correct; then tighten the screws
to secure the drive. Do not overtighten.
Step 4. Attaching the cables to the drive and main board
The following diagram shows where to connect the cables to the drive and main
board.
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