Drives: Dell OptiPlex 320 User's Guide
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hole on the other connector. Keyed connectors ensure that the pin-1 wire in the cable (indicated by the colored stripe along
one edge of the IDE cable—SATA cables do not use a colored stripe) goes to the pin-1 end of the connector. The pin-1 end of
a connector on a board or a card is usually indicated by a silk-screened "1" printed directly on the board or card.
When removing an IDE data cable, grasp the colored pull-tab and pull until the connector detaches. When connecting and
disconnecting a SATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each end.
NOTICE:
When you connect an IDE data cable, do not place the colored stripe away from pin 1 of the connector.
Reversing the cable prevents the drive from operating and could damage the controller, the drive, or both.
CD/DVD Drive
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
removing the computer cover.
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
NOTICE:
Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to cables and the
cable connectors.
2. Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the drive towards the back of the computer. Then, lift up to remove the
drive from the computer.