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4 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. 5 Replace the computer cover (see page 93), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 6 Uninstall the card's driver. Drives Your computer supports a combination of these devices: • One serial ATA drive • One FlexBay drive (optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader) • One CD or DVD drive CD/DVD drive FlexBay for optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader (under CD/DVD drive) hard drive Connect a CD or DVD drive to the connector labeled "IDE_OPT" on the system board. A serial ATA hard drive should be connected to the connector labeled "SATA0" on the system board. Connecting Drive Cables When you install a drive, you connect two cables-a DC power cable and a data cable-or a single interface cable to the back of the drive and to the system board. Removing and Installing Parts 73

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Removing and Installing Parts
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4
If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot
opening.
NOTE:
Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification
of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.
5
Replace the computer cover (see page 93), reconnect the computer and devices to electrical
outlets, and then turn them on.
6
Uninstall the card’s driver.
Drives
Your computer supports a combination of these devices:
•
One serial ATA drive
•
One FlexBay drive (optional floppy drive or Media Card Reader)
•
One CD or DVD drive
Connect a CD or DVD drive to the connector labeled "IDE_OPT" on the system board. A serial
ATA hard drive should be connected to the connector labeled "SATA0" on the system board.
Connecting Drive Cables
When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and a data cable—or a single
interface cable to the back of the drive and to the system board.
FlexBay for optional floppy
drive or Media Card Reader
(under CD/DVD drive)
hard drive
CD/DVD drive