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Adding or replacing an optical
disc drive
To add or replace an optical disc drive:
1
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
“Removing the side panel” on page 45
2
Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in
“Removing the front bezel” on page 47
.
3
If you are installing a new drive, slide the drive release
latch toward the back of the computer, then go to
.
- OR -
If you are replacing an existing drive, disconnect the
cables from the drive, noting their locations and
orientation. You will reconnect the cables after you
install the new drive. (CD/DVD drive shown.)
4
Remove the drive thumbscrew from the CD or DVD
drive.
Important
The color and shape of your replacement drive's front cover may
vary from your original drive.
Drive thumbscrew
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Summary of Contents for FX6800
Page 1: ...REFERENCE GUIDE...
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Page 10: ...CHAPTER 1 About This Reference 4 8511858 book Page 4 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...
Page 48: ...CHAPTER 4 Advanced Hardware Setup 42 8511858 book Page 42 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...
Page 82: ...CHAPTER 1 Upgrading Your Computer 76 8511858 book Page 76 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...
Page 98: ...CHAPTER 1 Maintaining Your Computer 92 8511858 book Page 92 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...
Page 144: ...Appendix A Legal Notices 138 8511858 book Page 138 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...
Page 152: ...146 Index 8511858 book Page 146 Monday December 18 2006 10 51 AM...
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