Removing and replacing a hard disk drive
1.Open the cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 10..
2.Rotate the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the cable connections. See “Accessing system board components and drives” on page 12 and “Locating components” on page 11.
3.If a CD drive is installed, it helps to disconnect the signal cable from the drive to access the hard disk drive cables.
Note: Blue straps are provided to help when disconnecting cables.
4.Disconnect the signal and power cables from the hard disk drive.
5.Rotate the hard disk drive and bracket to the rear by pulling on the blue handle provided.
6.Lift the hard disk drive and bracket up to remove. The drive is removed from the bracket by flexing the bracket.
7.Install the new drive into the bracket and place the bracket into the slot.
8.Rotate the drive and bracket towards the front of the computer and snap it into position.
9.If you are replacing an existing drive, place the master/slave jumper on the drive in the same position as on the drive being replaced. If you are installing an additional drive, place the master/slave jumper on the drive so that it is a slave. Also refer to any instructions that come with the drive.
10.Depending on the type of drive you are installing, go to “Connecting a serial ATA hard disk drive” on page 20 or “Connecting an IDE drive” on page 21.
Note: Do not forget to reconnect the CD drive signal cable if it was disconnected.
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