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Cables
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from
the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
NOTICE: Follow the instructions provided in this section while connecting and
disconnecting cables inside your computer. Incorrectly connected cables can
cause damage to the equipment.
NOTICE: Do not route cables over or behind devices. Cables routed incorrectly can
prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the
equipment.
This section provides information about connecting and disconnecting the
following cables from the system board:
• Power cables
• Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) and floppy-drive cables
• Serial-ATA (SATA) cables
• Front I/O cables
Power Cables
Your computer has two types of power cables:
• Power cables with a release latch
• Power cables without a release latch
Power Cables With a Release Latch
The following power connectors on your computer have release latches:
• Main power cable (see "DC Power Connector P1" on page 18).
• Graphics card power cables (see "DC Power Connector P2 and P3
(Graphics Card)" on page 20).
• Processor Power cable (see "DC Power Connectors P15" on page 23).
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