User manual PLEXTOR 522452A

[. . . ] Model PX-W5224TA ATAPI CD-R/CD-RW DRIVE INSTALLATION AND USERS MANUAL APRIL 2003 Plextor reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice. Plextor makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. reserves the right to revise this manual and to make changes in its content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision or change. This manual is copyrighted, all rights reserved. [. . . ] In most computers, you will find extra power connectors in the computer ready for your use. When you open the computer, check the cable running from your power supply to your hard disk and see if it has extra connectors on it. If so, you can plug one of these into the power connector found on the rear panel of the PlexWriter. If you do not find any additional connectors (either because they were not supplied or they are all in use), you will have to buy a "splitter" or a "Y-connector. " These can also be found at most retail and mail-order computer stores. Make sure the power to your computer and any external peripherals is turned OFF and your computer is UNPLUGGED from its power source. If you haven't already removed the cover from your computer, remove it now, following the directions provided by your computer's manufacturer. Typically, this involves loosening or removing several screws on the back panel of your computer and sliding off the cover. Remove the cover panel from the bay that will hold the PlexWriter drive. To remove the cover panel, pop it out by pressing outward lightly. (In some older computers, you may have to remove screws that hold the panel in place. ) PlexWriter 52/24/52A Installation and Users Manual 19 Section 2. Installing Your PlexWriter Figure 14: Removing the Cover Panel from a Bay 4. Determine if you must install mounting rails on the sides of your drive. To do so, insert the drive into the open bay. If the drive fits tightly with little or no clearance on either side of the drive, you will not have to use mounting rails. The drive can be mounted directly into your computer. Go to step 6. NOTE: Plextor does not provide rails. If you need rails, you can obtain them from the computer manufacturer or from a computer supply retail or mail-order store. 5. If you must use mounting rails, fasten the rails to the lower pair of holes as shown in Figure 15. (In some instances, you may need to fasten the rails to the upper set of holes. ) After fastening the rails, check their positioning by sliding the drive into the bay before you mount the drive or connect any cables. 20 PlexWriter 52/24/52A Installation and Users Manual Section 2. Installing Your PlexWriter Figure 15: Installing Mounting Rails (if Needed) 6. Plug one connector of the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the rear panel of the drive before you insert the drive into your computer. Then thread the cable through the front of the open bay and back toward the motherboard. [. . . ] You can also contact Plextor's RMA Department by phone (800-886-3935), e-mail (rmasupport@plextor. com), or fax (510-651-9765) and get an RMA Request Form. You can then e-mail or fax the form to Plextor to request an RMA number. IMPORTANT NOTE: The RMA form will not be processed without the Tech Support Ticket Number. 3. Plextor then sends you the RMA form with the RMA number and shipping information included. 44 PlexWriter 52/24/52A Installation and Users Manual Appendix B: Technical Support 4. When you receive the RMA number, pack the Plextor drive securely in a box, and include the RMA form as a packing slip. [. . . ]