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Installing a drive in bay 2

To install an optical drive or an additional hard disk drive in bay 2:

1.Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12.

2.Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by using a flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry it loose.

3.If you are installing a drive with accessible media, such as an optical drive, remove the plastic panel in the bezel by squeezing the plastic tabs that secure the panel on the inside of the bezel.

Note: If you are installing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. You can obtain this bracket from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center.

4.Slide the drive into the bay until it locks into position.

Figure 11. Installing a drive in bay 2

5.Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the cable connections and connect the drive signal and power cables.

6.Continue at “Connecting a Serial ATA drive.”

Connecting a Serial ATA drive

A serial optical drive or an additional hard disk drive can be connected to any available SATA connector.

1.Locate the available SATA connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9.

2.Using the signal cable that came with the new drive, connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the available SATA connector on the system board.

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Contents ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Page ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Page Contents Iv ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Figures Vi ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Important safety information ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Overview Additional information resourcesHandling static-sensitive devices Controls and connectors LocationsLocating connectors on the rear of your computer Connector locationsConnector Description Locating components Component locationsIdentifying parts on the system board Shows the location of parts on the system boardThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Installing options and replacing hardware Installing external optionsInstalling internal options Opening the coverAccessing system board components and drives Installing a memory moduleWhat to do next Installing an adapter card Installing the adapter cardInstalling internal drives Drive specifications Installing a drive in bay What to do next Replacing the battery Removing the old batteryReplacing the power supply Power-supply-retaining screwsPower connectors on the system board Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Accessing the heat sinkRemoving the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing a hard disk drive Removing the hard disk driveReplacing an optical drive Removing the hard disk drive from the bracketAccessing the optical drive Installing the optical drive Replacing a memory moduleAccessing the system board Installing the memory module Replacing an adapter cardInstalling an adapter card Replacing the card readerRemove the screw that secures the card reader to the chassis Replacing the keyboard Replacing the mouseMouse connectors Completing the parts replacement Cable routingObtaining device drivers Security features Integrated cable lockPassword protection Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CmosAppendix. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex CRUPage Page Part Number 46R4690
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