Installing a cd/dvd drive (desktop computer) – Dell Precision 490 User Manual

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7.

Remove the CD/DVD drive from the drive bay.

 

8.

If you are not installing another drive in the CD/DVD drive bay and metal shields are present in your computer (see

About the Metal Shields Present in

Some Drive Configurations

):

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

).

 

9.

If you are installing another drive in the CD/DVD drive bay, see the

Installing a CD/DVD Drive (Desktop Computer)

.


 

10.

Replace the desktop drive retention insert and fold down its handle.

 

11.

Reinstall the drive panel (see

Replacing the Drive Panel

).


 

12.

Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.

 

13.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).

 

14.

Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

 

Installing a CD/DVD Drive (Desktop 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

Removing the Drive Panel

).


 

5.

Pull the desktop drive retention insert out by the handle and set it aside in a safe place.

1 drive retention insert

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.

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