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OptiPlex 5000 Small Form Factor Service Manual

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Installing the disk-drive cage

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the disk-drive cage and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

image of installing the ODD caddy 2

Steps

  1. Connect the power and SATA cables to the optical drive while holding the disk-drive cage upside down.
  2. Hold the disk-drive cage upright and align the mounting points with the ones on the chassis.
  3. Push the disk-drive cage until the assembly is secured onto the chassis.
  4. Move the lock handle from the locking mechanism towards the right to lock the disk-drive cage in place.
  5. Route the optical drive's power and data cables through the routing guide on the disk-drive cage.
  6. Route the hard-drive power and SATA cables through the routing guide on the lock.

Next steps

  1. Install the 3.5-inch hard-drive.
  2. Install the 2.5-inch hard-drive.
  3. Install the front bezel.
  4. Install the side cover.
  5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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