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Removing and Replacing the Optical Drive (some models), An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM

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Removing and Replacing the Optical Drive (some models) CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer. NOTE: An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+R/RW, or CD-RW/DVD Combo drive. To remove an optical drive: 1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs, from the computer. 3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer. 5. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand. 6. Remove the computer cover. 7. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the optical drive. Figure 2-24 Disconnecting the Optical Drive Power and Data Cables ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 29

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Removing and Replacing the Optical Drive (some models)
CAUTION:
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
NOTE:
An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+R/RW, or CD-RW/DVD Combo
drive.
To remove an optical drive:
1.
Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2.
Remove all removable media, such as compact discs, from the computer.
3.
Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4.
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5.
If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.
6.
Remove the computer cover.
7.
Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the optical drive.
Figure 2-24
Disconnecting the Optical Drive Power and Data Cables
ENWW
Installing and Removing Drives
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