Lenovo 9120, 9136, 9127, 9134, 9129 manual Connecting drives, Connecting a parallel ATA drive

7.For a 5.25-inch drive, install a retainer bracket on the side of the drive.

Figure 13. Installing a retainer bracket

8.For a 3.5-inch drive, you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to

3.5-inch. You can obtain a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center. Install a retainer bracket on the side of the Universal adapter bracket.

9.Install the 5.25-inch drive or the adapter bracket and 3.5-inch drive into the bay.

Figure 14. Installing a new drive

10.To reinstall the bezel, align the plastic tabs on the right side of the bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot it inward until it snaps into position on the left side.

11.Continue at “Connecting drives.”

Connecting drives

The steps to connect a drive are different depending on the type of drive. Use one of the following procedures for your drive connection.

Connecting a parallel ATA drive

1.Locate the two-connector signal cable that comes with your computer or with the new drive.

2.Locate the IDE connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9.

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