HP Xw8400 HP xw8400 Service and Technical Reference Guide - Page 91

To replace an optical drive: 1. Lift the green drivelock release lever while sliding the optical drive into the bay. When the optical drive is partially inserted, release the drivelock release lever, and slide the drive completely into the bay until the drive is secured. CAUTION Ensure that the optical drive is secure. Failure to do so can cause damage to the drive when moving the workstation. 2. Connect the power, data , and audio (if required) cables to the drive and workstation. NOTE The audio cable is only required for Linux-based systems. 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 4-30 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 55), and remove the access panel (Access panel on page 60). 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. ENWW Removing and replacing components 81