(NOTE: This procedure covers the replacement of a SATA power cable to an optical drive and hard drive in an ExacqVision system, as described by TAB 2013-01. If you need to replace the SATA power cable on a system with a Stretch capture board, please visit Article 2328.)
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To replace a SATA power cable in an ExacqVision system, complete the following steps:
1. Shut down the system through the operating system (instead of using the power switch), and then remove the system power cable from the power supply on the back panel.
2. Remove the system lid.
3. EL Series only: Locate the optical (DVD) drive in the system and remove the SATA power cable.
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4. A Series Only: Locate the optical (DVD) drive in the system and remove the SATA power cable. Also, if the SATA power cable is connected to an additional hard drive located under the optical drive, remove the cable from the hard drive.
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5. Trace back the SATA power cable to the 4-pin Molex connector and disconnect it.
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6. Remove the faulty SATA power cable and set it aside.
7. Connect the new SATA power cable at the 4-pin Molex connector side first. The following image shows a faulty cable (left) and a replacement cable (right).
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8. A Series Only: If you disconnected the removed SATA power cable from an additional hard drive in step #4, connect the new cable to the hard drive.
9. Connect the SATA power cable to the optical drive.
10. Replace and secure the system lid.
11. Plug the system power cable back into system’s power supply and turn the system on.
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