Installing 2nd DVD drive

[Guest]

Hi there,

I currently have 1 SATA DVD-RW drive in my PC, and want to install another (which happens to be IDE). I'm sure this will work, but I've reach ed a problem with my case.

I've removed the black bars which cover each bay (from the front) and have come up against a sheet of metal: http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2861/p4120101.jpg - http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/1782/p4120099.jpg

Each piece spins about 45 degrees, but won't go any further... How do I fit the drive in?

Images are there to show the problem,

 

[badge]

Twist the metal covers out with your hand like they were made to be removed.

 

[JohnnyMash]

Yup, wriggle them until they come out altogether. They will snap off at the weak points on the side. There are holes provided to re-attach the plate should you wish, so don't throw it out if you're into keeping such things.