1 identifying the dvd-rom drive interface cable, 2 removing the dvd-rom drive interface cable – Sun Microsystems 1500 User Manual

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Chapter 14

Replacing Internal Cables

14-7

14.2.1

Identifying the DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable

The DVD-ROM has separate power and interface cables. The power cable is a Y
cable that connects to the motherboard at

IDE PWR

and the other ends to the hard

drives and DVD-ROM drive. The interface cable connects the DVD-ROM drive to
the motherboard at

IDE SEC

. The interface cable is a 40-conductor ribbon cable that

is routed through the chassis.

FIGURE 14-5

shows the DVD-ROM drive interface cable

connections.

Note –

The instructions in this section apply to any removable media drive, such as

a CD-ROM, tape, or DVD-ROM drive.

FIGURE 14-5

DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable Connection

14.2.2

Removing the DVD-ROM Drive Interface Cable

1. Power off the system and open the chassis.

Refer to:

“Powering Off the Workstation” on page 10-4

“Removing the Access Panel” on page 10-12

Connector

IDE SEC

DVD-ROM drive

DVD-ROM drive
interface cable

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