Gateway LX6200 8513217 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 56
Adding or replacing an optical, disc drive
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CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Adding or replacing an optical disc drive Tools You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace an optical drive. To add replace an optical drive: 1 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 47. 2 If you are installing a new drive (not replacing an old one), remove the two drive retention screws in the drive bay, then go to Step 7. For the location of the screws, see the photo in Step 5. Important The color and shape of your replacement drive's front cover may vary from your original drive. 3 If you are replacing an existing drive, disconnect the cables from the drive, noting their locations and orientation. You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive. Drive data cable Drive power cable 4 Note any jumper settings on the old drive (if any) and set the jumper on the new drive to be the same. 50