How to Replace an IDE Dvd Drive With an SATA Dvd Drive

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In the following instructions, this article will explain how to remove your old IDE DVD drive and replace it with a new Serial ATA (SATA) DVD drive. Switching to a SATA drive will reduce the bulk of cables in your computer, and SATA offers increased speeds for data transfer. Most new motherboards have several SATA ports, but if yours does not, adapters are available for IDE ports.

Steps

  1. Remove the left panel of the case by removing the two Phillips head screws at the back of the case and using the handle to remove the left panel.
  2. Disconnect the power connection and the IDE ribbon from the back of the DVD drive.
  3. Disconnect the IDE ribbon from your motherboard.
  4. Hold in the two clips on either side of the DVD drive out the front of the tower.
  5. Carefully slide the DVD drive out of the case.
  6. Remove the mounts from both sides of the DVD drive by removing the four Phillips head screws (two on each side).
  7. Install the mounts on your SATA DVD drive.
  8. Insert your SATA DVD drive in the front of the case until the clips snap into place.
  9. Connect the SATA cable to the back of the DVD drive and to your motherboard (see image for step 2 for position of SATA ports).
  10. Connect the power supply cable to the back of the SATA DVD drive.
  11. Replace the left panel of the tower by sliding it back into place and replacing the two screws.

Tips

  • Place your computer on its side for easier access.
  • Place your tower on a soft surface, like a towel or blanket, to avoid scratching the surface.
  • Put all screws in a safe place so that you don't lose them before you need them again.

Warnings

  • Turn off and unplug your power supply to avoid the possibility of electrocution.
  • Wear an anti-static wrist bank to avoid delivering an electrostatic shock to an any electrical components.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with IDE DVD Drive
  • Motherboard with SATA ports
  • Phillips head screwdriver
  • SATA DVD Drive
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