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Installing an optical drive
This section provides information and instructions for installing optical drives. You
can install an optical drive to read other types of media, such as CD drives and
DVD drives.
Note: These different drives are also referred to as integrated drive electronics
(IDE) drives.
When you install an optical drive, it is important to note the type of drive that you
are installing.
To install an optical drive, do the following:
1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 10.
2. Push the optical drive eject button to remove the panel from the bezel. See
“Locating components” on page 11.
3. Slide the optical drive in the front of the computer until it is locked into
position.
What to do next:
v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the
cables” on page 20.
Security features
To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer, several
security options are available. In addition to a physical lock, unauthorized use of
your computer can be prevented by a software lock that locks the keyboard until a
correct password is typed in.
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