Dell 9150, DCTA manual Adding a Second Hard Drive

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug the cable in to the computer.

9Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions about installing any software required for the operation of the hard drive.

Adding a Second Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

1Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

2Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 63.

3Press in on the tabs on each side of the hard drive bracket in the empty drive bay and slide the bracket up and out.

4Snap the hard drive bracket onto the new hard drive.

NOTICE: Do not install any drive into the lower hard-drive bay until you have removed the hard drive bracket from the inside of the hard drive bay.

5Slide the new hard drive into empty bay until you feel a click.

NOTE: If your replacement hard drive does not have the hard drive bracket attached, remove the bracket from the old hard drive by unsnapping it from the drive. Snap the bracket onto the new hard drive.

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6Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.

7Connect the power and hard drive cables to the drive.

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