Is ribbon cable between CD-ROM drive and SCSI controller connected correctly?
Action:
WARNING: Electrical shock hazard! Make sure the power is turned off and the external power cables have been disconnected before removing the computer cover.
CAUTION 1: This task should be performed by a qualified computer technician.
CAUTION 2: Please observe steps to reduce the potential damage to computer components from electro-static discharge.
NOTE: The following steps pertain to internal SCSI devices.
1) Turn off the computer and all components.
2) Remove the computer cover.
3) Check to see if the color keyed side of the ribbon cable connector is connected to the pin one position of the CD-ROM drive and the SCSI controller.
NOTE: If there are other devices connected SCSI controller with the CD-ROM, make sure that the color keyed side of the ribbon cable connector is connected to the pin one position on the each device.
4) If the color keyed side of the ribbon cable is not connected to pin one, unplug the cable and reconnect the cable so that the color keyed side matches pin one.
Question:
Is ribbon cable between CD-ROM drive and SCSI controller connected correctly?
Responses:
Yes, the ribbon cable is connected correctly
No, the ribbon cable is connected incorrectly
