C1604M (6/04) 9
Remove the Existing Optical Drive
DISCONNECT THE CD/DVD DATA CABLE AND POWER WIRES
When removing data cable and power wires, pull the connectors straight out. Do not rock connectors back and forth or
remove a connector by pulling it by its wires or cable.
1. Remove the IDE data cable from the existing CD/DVD by carefully pulling the plastic cable tab away from the
rear of the drive. Refer to Figure 7.
Figure 7. Removing the IDE Data Cable
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