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Adding or replacing an optical
disc drive
To add replace an optical drive:
1
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
“Removing the side panel” on page 35
2
Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in
“Removing the front bezel” on page 35
.
3
If you are installing a new drive (not replacing an old
one), remove the two drive retention screws in the drive
bay, then go to
Step 8
. For the location of the screws, see
the photo in
Step 6
.
4
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.
5
Note any jumper settings on the old drive and set the
jumper on the new drive to be the same.
Tools
You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a CD or DVD drive.
Important
The color and shape of your replacement drive’s front cover may
vary from your original drive.
Drive data cable
Drive power cable
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Summary of Contents for GM5688E
Page 1: ...REFERENCEGUIDE 8512418 book Page a Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 2: ...8512418 book Page b Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 10: ...CHAPTER 1 About This Reference 4 8512418 book Page 4 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 40: ...CHAPTER 3 Setting Up and Getting Started 34 8512418 book Page 34 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 64: ...CHAPTER 4 Upgrading Your Computer 56 8512418 book Page 56 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 118: ...CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting 108 8512418 book Page 108 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 128: ...APPENDIX A Legal Notices 118 8512418 book Page 118 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
Page 138: ...128 Index 8512418 book Page 128 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...
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Page 140: ...MAN GERSHWIN HW REF GDE R3 5 07 8512418 book Page 130 Friday May 11 2007 11 44 AM...