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Technical Support Solutions Guide 10/25/01 Installing the hp dvd-writer dvd100i Drive
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Installing the Hardware
1.
1.1.
1. When the Shutdown for Hardware Installation
Shutdown for Hardware InstallationShutdown for Hardware Installation
Shutdown for Hardware Installation screen appears, click Shutdown
ShutdownShutdown
Shutdown
to shut down Windows.
2.
2.2.
2. Turn OFF your computer, monitor, and other devices.
3.
3.3.
3. Unplug the power cords from the wall outlet or from the power strip, if you use
one.
Figure 16
Figure 16 Figure 16
Figure 16 Unplug the Computer
4.
4.4.
4. Remove the cover from your computer.
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5.5.
5. Locate a free, half-height drive bay in the computer and remove its cover plate.
Half-height drive bays are about 6” wide and 1.75” tall (15 cm x 4.5 cm).
6.
6.6.
6. If you will be replacing an existing CD-ROM drive, remove that drive.
Lay aside any cables that you unplug from the CD-ROM; you will later plug them
into the hp dvd-writer drive.
Figure 17
Figure 17 Figure 17
Figure 17 A Free Drive Bay
7.
7.7.
7. Keep any mounting hardware, as it may be needed later for securing the drive in
the drive bay.
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CAUTION: Touch something metallic (an unpainted part of the
computer’s case or a file cabinet) to discharge static electricity before
touching anything inside your computer.
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Static electricity can damage your computer’s internal parts.
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