Plextor PX-712, Installation And User Manual

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Section 3. Installing the PX-712SA Internal SATA Drive
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PX-712 Installation and Users Manual
Mount the PX-712SA Drive
Before proceeding to install the PX-712SA drive in your personal
computer, make sure you have all the cables you’ll need.
Record the Serial Number
Note the serial number and TLA number of your drive, and record those
numbers on the inside front cover of this manual.
Mount the Drive in the Computer
You can mount your internal drive in any available bay. You must
remove the small panel that covers the bay that you want to use.
NOTE: The drive can be mounted horizontally or vertically
If you don’t have an empty bay, remove the existing DVD-ROM or CD-
ROM drive and install the PX-712SA.
You must make two cable connections to your PX-712SA. The two
cable connections that you must make are:
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SATA cable
•
Power cable
To mount the PX-712SA drive:
1. Before proceeding, make sure the power to your computer and any
external peripherals is OFF and your computer is UNPLUGGED
from its power source.
2. Remove your computer’s cover, following the directions provided by
your computer’s manufacturer. Typically, this involves loosening or
removing several screws on the back panel of your computer and
sliding off the cover. See the illustration below for an example.