Installing a cd/dvd drive (tower computer) – Dell Precision 490 User Manual
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7.
About the Metal Shields Present in
a.
Install the 5.25-inch metal shield in its place; align its screws in the metal rails and push the shield back until it clicks into place.
b.
Install a drive-panel insert over its drive bay (see
Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert
8.
If you are installing another drive in the CD/DVD drive bay, see
Installing a CD/DVD Drive (Tower Computer)
9.
Reinstall the drive panel (see
10.
Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.
11.
Replace the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
12.
Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Installing a CD/DVD Drive (Tower Computer)
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure
the drive for the cable select setting.
3.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
4.
Remove the drive panel (see
).
5.
If another device is installed in the CD/DVD drive bay, remove that device (see
Removing a CD/DVD Drive (Tower Computer)
6.
If the CD/DVD drive bay is unpopulated and metal shields are present in your computer (see
About the Metal Shields Present in Some Drive
7.
Remove the drive-panel insert (see
1 sliding-plate lever
2 CD/DVD drive
NOTICE:
If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be installed at all times while your computer is in use or your computer
may not function properly.
NOTE:
A metal shield for the CD/DVD drive bay can be ordered from Dell. See
Contacting Dell
.
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.
NOTICE:
If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be installed at all times while your computer is in use or your computer
may not function properly.