How to Install a Pioneer DVD-RW
Installing a 5.25-inch drive, such as one of Pioneer's DVD-RW drives, is a basic computer upgrade. Long known for their quality and innovative design, Pioneer DVD-RW drives offer excellent performance and are easily installable in just a few minutes by any computer user even with little or no prior experience in PC drive installations.
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Instructions
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Disconnect your computer from any electrical sources.
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Remove your computer's side access panel. This may require removing two thumbscrews located on the rear face of the computer case.
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Locate a free 5.25-inch drive bay and slide your Pioneer DVD-RW into the bay with the data and power connectors facing the back of the computer case.
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Line the drive up so that the predrilled mounting holes on the drive match the mounting holes on the drive bay.
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Tighten the two mounting screws included with the drive into the Pioneer DVD-RW to secure it to the drive bay.
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Connect a free power cable such as a SATA or Molex power cable from the computer's power supply to the back of the Pioneer DVD-RW drive.
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Connect either an EIDE or SATA cable to the back of the Pioneer DVD-RW drive. The type needed will vary depending on your drive model's specifications. SATA connectors are a flat plug, while EIDE connectors are wide and have many pins at the ends.
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Connect the data cable to an appropriate port on the motherboard. This port is usually located on the bottom-right corner of the motherboard and labeled for easy identification. Again, your drive may call for either EIDE or SATA, and the connector for each is clearly marked on the motherboard.
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Replace your computer's side access panel and reestablish any previously disconnected electrical connections.
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Boot into your operating system to ensure the drive is functioning correctly.
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Tips & Warnings
Always ensure the cables are oriented the correct way when attempting to plug them in as they are keyed and forcing them in at a bad orientation may cause device damage.
Never perform PC maintenance while the computer is plugged in as device damage and personal injury may result.
