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Optical drive, 8 if you are removing the drive permanently – Dell OptiPlex 360 (Late 2008) User Manual

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The SATA interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch

or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the

other connector.

Optical Drive

Removing an Optical Drive From the Mini Tower Computer

1 Follow the procedure in "Before Working on Your Computer" on page 9.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Mini Tower Computer

Cover" on page 19).

3 Remove the drive bezel (see "Removing the Drive Bezel" on page 25).
4 Disconnect the optical drive data cable from the system board connector.
5 Disconnect the power cable and the optical drive data cable from the back

of the drive.

6 Remove the screw securing the optical drive to the optical drive bay.
7 Slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.

8 If you are removing the drive permanently:

a

Install the drive panel insert (see "Installing an Optical Drive Panel

Insert" on page 59).