Figure 12: Internal IDE Ribbon Cable
CAUTION
: The length of any IDE cable cannot exceed 18 inches.
Do You Need a Power Cable?
In most computers, you will find free power connectors in the computer ready for
your use. When you open the computer, check the cable running from your power
supply to your hard disk and see if it has extra connectors on it. If so, you can plug
one of these into the power connector found on the rear panel of the DVD PRO I.
If you do not find any additional connectors (either because they were not supplied
or they are all in use), you will have to buy a “splitter” or a “Y-connector.” These
can also be found at most retail and mail-order computer stores.
To mount the DVD PRO I drive:
1. Make sure the power to your computer and any external perip herals is turned
OFF and your computer is UNPLUGGED from its power source.
2. If you haven't already removed the cover from your computer, remove it now,
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 Figure 3 for details.
3. Remove the cover panel from the bay that will hold the DVD PRO I drive. To
remove the cover panel, pop it out by pressing outward lightly. (In some older
computers, you may have to remove screws that hold the panel in place.)
Figure 13: Removing the Cover Panel from a Bay
4. Determine if you must install mounting rails on the sides of your drive. To do so,
insert the drive into the open b ay. If the drive fits tightly with little or no
clearance on either side of the drive, you will not have to use mounting rails. The
drive can be mounted directly into your computer. Go to step 6.
NOTE:
Tritton does not provide rails. If you need rails, you can obtain them from the
computer manufacturer or from a computer supply retail or mail-order store.
5. If you must use mounting rails, fasten the rails to the lower pair of holes as
shown in Figure 14. (In some instances, you may need to fasten the rails to the
upper set of holes.) After fastening the rails, check their positioning by sliding the
drive into the bay before you mount the drive or connect any cables.
