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2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC
Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices
Installing Removable Media Devices
The PC has an integrated Enhanced IDE controller which supports up
to four IDE devices. Removable media IDE devices, such as CD-ROM
drives, DVD drives, tape drives and Zip drives, require front access.
You can install a removable media IDE drive in an empty front shelf.
Refer to the drive’s manual to see if you must set jumpers or if there is
a special installation procedure to follow.
1
Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter).
2
If there is already a drive installed in the front bay, remove its power
and data connectors (so that you can remove the drive bay).
3
Pull out the sliding latch
➊ and remove the drive bay ➋.
4
Align the new device in the bay (with the correct orientation) and
secure it with the screws provided.
➋
➊
