Install the CD Writer

• 1). Shut down the computer. Disconnect all cables and peripherals.
  
  
• 2). Remove the left side panel while facing the front of the case. You may need to remove screws or manipulate latches. Please see your case or computer manual if you are unsure how to open the case.
  
  
• 3). Locate an empty bay that will accommodate the Sony CD-RW. Remove the front bezel (the part of the case that sticks out at the front) if necessary. Remove the corresponding drive bay cover.
  
  
• 4). Set the jumper pins to "Cable Select" if your motherboard supports the setting. Otherwise, choose "Master" if the drive will be the primary one on the IDE cable or "Slave" if it will be a secondary drive.
  
  
• 5). Slide the CD burner into the bay. Secure the drive by screwing in at least one of the bay side mounting screws.
  
  
• 6). Attach the IDE ribbon cable to the port on the Sony CD writer.
  
  
• 7). Attach a power supply cable to the appropriate port on the burner.
  
  
• 8). Reinsert the power cable and all other peripheral devices. Restart the computer.
  
  

Test the Burner

• 1). Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW. Make sure the media matches Sony's recommended media list for your particular model.
  
  
• 2). Open your computer's CD burning software. Add at least one file to the to-be-burned list. Reinsert and open the disk's files if the burning software reports that it has written the disk. The CD burner tests okay if your computer can open and read the files. If not, continue to the next step.
  
  
• 3). Download and run the Sony DriveCheck Diagnostic tool (see Resources). Input all of your information, including the media type and media number, and follow the remaining instructions on-screen. The program will show a Pass/Fail result on-screen and generate a TestResults.zip file that you may send to Sony Support for more assistance in the case of a failure.