Replacing The Sata Optical Drive Data Cable - HP Xw8400 - Workstation - 4 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

3. If you are installing more than one optical drive, route the cable as in the following image.
NOTE:
Figure 4-49

Replacing the SATA optical drive data cable

If your workstation has a SATA optical drive, replace the cable as follows:
1. Disconnect power from the system (
access panel
facing up.
2. Disconnect the SATA data cable from the system board and from the optical drive.
3. Replace the cable. Attach it to the optical drive and its system board connector as shown.
Figure 4-50
86 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
The data cable for IDE optical drives is routed under the system board.
Connecting IDE (left) or SATA (right) optical drive cable to system board
(Access panel on page
Connecting the SATA optical drive cable to the system board
Pre-disassembly procedures on page
57). Place the workstation on its side with the system board
50), and remove the
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