How Do You Change A CD-ROM Drive?
Changing a CD-ROM drive is sometimes necessary due to mechanical failure or simply to upgrade to another unit. CD-ROM drives can be a simple read-only drive, a CD recorder or a DVD unit. Some DVD units can also be used to record to a DVD disc, allowing for greater information storage. Use the following steps to learn how to change a CD-ROM drive. Disconnect all power to the computer system. Unplug all electrical cables from the back of the computer and press the power button to discharge any remaining energy from the unit. Remove the rear or side of the computer to expose the interior. Thumbscrews are common to remove the panel. Inspect the inside cavity of the computer and locate the rear of the CD-ROM drive. The unit typically sits above all other PC components. Look to the front of the computer and follow the unit back into the system. Unplug the CD-ROM unit’s cable from the main system board. The connection can be a thin ribbon-like cable with a bar-shaped connector that plugs into
