Akai MPC4000 Important information

Appendix: Installing storage devices (for service engineers)

This appendix explains how to install storage devices (ATA hard disk, CD-ROM drive,
Zip drive, etc.) in the MPC4000.

Check the included items

The following items are included with the MPC4000 for use when installing storage
devices. Check to make sure that no items are missing.

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Cables

• Flat cable for ATA drive

• Power cable for drive (without ferrite core)

• Power cable for drive (with ferrite core)

• Analog audio cable for CD-ROM

• Digital audio cable for CD-ROM

• Drive Mount Bracket (S)

• Drive Mount Bracket (L)

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Other items

• Screws (inch) for attaching hard disk (4 pcs.)

• Screws (metric) for attaching hard disk (4 pcs.)

• Screw hole plugs (4 pcs.)

• Screws (metric) for attaching Drive Mount Bracket (8 pcs.)

Opening the top panel

When installing a storage device, use the following procedure to open the top panel of
the MPC4000.

1. Loosen the screws that fasten the side panels (four on each side, left and right),
and remove the side panels.

2. Remove the screws (five on each side, left and right) that fasten each side of the
top panel to the chassis.

3. Remove the screw (located in the center of the front panel) that fastens the top
panel from the lower front side.

4. Remove the screw (located in the center of rear panel) that fastens the top
panel from the rear side.

5. Use both hands to lift the protrusion on the front of the top panel, and open the
top panel.