Installing a CD/DVD Drive

Remove the Drive Slot Cover

Remove a Drive Slot Cover

©Mark Kyrnin

Computer cases can generally hold a number of external drives but only a few are generally used. Any unsed drive slot has a cover that prevents dust from entering the computer and makes the case look better. To install the drive, it will be necessary to remove a 5.25" drive slot cover from the case. Removal of these generally is done by pushing some tabs either on the inside or outside of the case. Some may be screwed into the case.

• Intro and Powering Down
• Opening up the Computer
• Remove the Drive Slot Cover
• Setting the IDE Drive Mode
• Placing the CD/DVD Drive into the Case
• Attaching the Internal Audio Cable
• Attaching the Drive Cable to the CD/DVD
• Plug the Power to the CD/DVD
• Closing up the Computer Case
• Powering up the Computer