HP Xw8400 HP xw8400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide - Page 96

Replacing the SATA optical drive data cable,

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3. If you are installing more than one optical drive, route the cable as in the following image. NOTE: The data cable for IDE optical drives is routed under the system board. Figure 4-49 Connecting IDE (left) or SATA (right) optical drive cable to system board Replacing the SATA optical drive data cable If your workstation has a SATA optical drive, replace the cable as follows: 1. Disconnect power from the system ( Pre-disassembly procedures on page 50), and remove the access panel (Access panel on page 57). Place the workstation on its side with the system board facing up. 2. Disconnect the SATA data cable from the system board and from the optical drive. 3. Replace the cable. Attach it to the optical drive and its system board connector as shown. Figure 4-50 Connecting the SATA optical drive cable to the system board 86 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures ENWW

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3.
If you are installing more than one optical drive, route the cable as in the following image.
NOTE:
The data cable for IDE optical drives is routed under the system board.
Figure 4-49
Connecting IDE (left) or SATA (right) optical drive cable to system board
Replacing the SATA optical drive data cable
If your workstation has a SATA optical drive, replace the cable as follows:
1.
Disconnect power from the system (
Pre-disassembly procedures
on page
50
), and remove the
access panel (
Access panel
on page
57
). Place the workstation on its side with the system board
facing up.
2.
Disconnect the SATA data cable from the system board and from the optical drive.
3.
Replace the cable. Attach it to the optical drive and its system board connector as shown.
Figure 4-50
Connecting the SATA optical drive cable to the system board
86
Chapter 4
Removal and replacement procedures
ENWW