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9.

Slide the drive in through the front of the chassis (1) until the screw holes on the drive are aligned

with the screw holes on the drive cage and install the two M3 metric retainer screws (2) as shown

in the following illustration.

NOTE:

M3 metric retainer screws for optical drives are black. Refer to

on page 24

Figure 2-20

10.

If the system configuration includes only one optical drive, connect the SATA data cable to the

white system board connector labeled SATA1. If you are adding a second optical drive, connect

the SATA data cable to the black system board connector labeled SATA5.

11.

Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the optical drive.

Figure 2-21

12.

Replace the front bezel and access panel.

13.

Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.

14.

Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.

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Extra drive retainer screws are provided on the interior of the front bezel if needed. The

for an illustration of the retainer screws location.

Installing the Optical Drive

Connecting the Power and Data Cables

Installing Additional Drives

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