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Front-Access Peripheral Device
Three 5.25-inch x 1.6-inch peripheral devices may be installed in front-access device bays.
Peripheral devices in these bays are accessible from the front of the system. The CD-ROM drive
occupies the topmost front-access device bay. Other front-access devices can include Zip or Jaz
drives, tape drives, and CD-Recorder (CD-R) drives.
To add or replace a front-access peripheral device:
WARNING
The system is always on when connected to AC power. Before performing this
task, disconnect the system’s power cord from its AC power outlet.
WARNING
The CD-ROM drive contains a laser and is classified as a Class 1 Laser
Product. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and to avoid hazardous
radiation exposure, do not try to open the CD-ROM drive enclosure. Return the
drive to the manufacturer for repair.
1.
Remove the faceplate. See Chapter 8, “Gaining Access to System Components.”
2.
If adding a front-access device, remove the plastic blank from the faceplate and the metal
blank from the base unit chassis that cover the opening for the device.
3.
If replacing a front-access device, disconnect the power and data cables from the device.
CD-ROM Drive
Power and Data
Cables
Bays for Other
Front-Access
Devices
