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Chapter 14 Replacing Internal Cables 14-7
14.2.1 Identifying the DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable
The DVD-ROM has separate power and interface cables. The power cable is a Y
cable that connects to the motherboard at IDE PWR and the other ends to the hard
drives and DVD-ROM drive. The interface cable connects the DVD-ROM drive to
the motherboard at IDE SEC. The interface cable is a 40-conductor ribbon cable that
is routed through the chassis.
FIGURE 14-5 shows the DVD-ROM drive interface cable
connections.
Note – The instructions in this section apply to any removable media drive, such as
a CD-ROM, tape, or DVD-ROM drive.
FIGURE 14-5 DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable Connection
14.2.2 Removing the DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable
1. Power off the system and open the chassis.
Refer to:
■ “Powering Off the Workstation” on page 10-4
■ “Removing the Access Panel” on page 10-12
Connector IDE SEC
DVD-ROM drive
DVD-ROM drive
interface cable