Dell GX260 User Guide - Page 101
Removing a CD/DVD Drive, Removing Power, Audio, and Drive Cables
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CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the steps in "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. 1. Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. 2. Turn off your computer and any devices. 3. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer, before touching anything inside your computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 4. Disconnect your computer and devices from their power sources. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 5. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 6. Remove the computer stand, if it is attached. 7. If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel inserts. 8. Open the computer cover. Removing a CD/DVD Drive 1. Disconnect the power, audio, and CD/DVD drive cables from the back of the drive. 2. Disconnect the other end of the CD/DVD drive cable from the system board connector (IDE2). Removing Power, Audio, and Drive Cables