Dell 340 manual Removing and Installing a Hard Drive-Mini-Tower Computer, Hard Drive Removal

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2 power cable

5 hard-drive connector (IDE PRI)

3power cable connector

11.If it is not already connected, connect the other end of the hard-drive data cable to the IDE PRI connector on the system board.

12.Replace the plastic shroud covering the drive by inserting the two tabs on the bottom into the holes and snapping the top into place.

13.Close the computer cover, reconnect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.

14.If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert a bootable floppy disk into drive A.

15.Turn on the computer.

16.Enter system setup, and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 1).

See "System Settings" in your User's Guide for complete information on system setup.

17.Reset the chassis intrusion detector.

18.Restart the computer.

19.Partition and logically format the computer's hard drive before proceeding to the next step.

For partition and format instructions, refer to the documentation that came with the operating system.

20.Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics.

See "Solving Problems" in your User's Guide for complete information.

21.If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install the operating system on the hard drive.

For instructions, refer to the documentation that came with the operating system.

Removing and Installing a Hard Drive—Mini-Tower Computer

1.If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, be sure to make a backup of your files before you begin this procedure.

NOTE: For information on adding a SCSI drive, see the documentation that came with the drive and "SCSI Device Installation Guidelines."

If you are adding a second hard drive to the mini-tower computer, see "Adding a Second Hard Drive."

NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.

NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which may damage the drive. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

2.Unpack the drive, and prepare it for installation.

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

3.Open the computer cover.

Hard Drive Removal

4.Disconnect the power and hard-drive data cables from the drive.

Hard-Drive Cable Removal

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Contents Before You Begin Battery Removing the BatteryInstalling the Battery Close the computer cover Chassis Intrusion Switch Removing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchSmall Desktop Computer Small Mini-Tower Computer Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector Replacing the Chassis Intrusion SwitchComputer Cover Opening the Computer CoverSmall Desktop Computer Mini-Tower Computer Closing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Removing the Control Panel Control PanelReplacing the Control Panel Drives Floppy-Drive Cable RemovalFloppy-Drive Removal Drive-Rail Bracket Removal and Replacement Floppy-Drive InstallationFloppy-Drive Cable Attachment Drive Rail Bracket Removal and Replacement Removing and Installing a Floppy Drive-Mini-Tower ComputerRemovable Media Cable Removal Removable Media Drive Removal Removable Media Drive InstallationRemovable Media Drive Cable Attachment Drive Bracket Rail Removal and Replacement Close the computer cover Hard-Drive Cable Removal Hard-Drive Shroud and Hard-Drive RemovalHard-Drive Cable Attachment Installing a Hard DriveHard Drive Removal Removing and Installing a Hard Drive-Mini-Tower ComputerHard-Drive Replacement Adding a Second Hard Drive Second Hard Drive Installed Connecting DrivesPower Cable Connector IDE Drive AddressingDrive Interface Connectors IDE Device Installation GuidelinesScsi ID Numbers Scsi Device Installation GuidelinesBack to Contents Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Expansion Cards Expansion Card TypesSmall Desktop Computer Expansion Card Retention Arm-Small Desktop Computer Installing an Expansion CardExpansion Card Installation-Small Desktop Computer Expansion Card Retention Arm-Mini-Tower ComputerExpansion Card Connection Expansion Card Installation-Mini-Tower Computer Removing an Expansion Card Installing an AGP Graphics CardAGP Card Installation AGP Slot Filler Bracket Removal-Small Desktop ComputerAGP Slot Filler Bracket Removal-Mini-Tower Computer Removing an AGP Card Expansion Card Cage Small Desktop Computer Only Expansion-Card Cage ReplacementRemoving the Expansion-Card Cage Replacing the Expansion-Card CageReattaching the Front Door Front Panel Door and Hinge ArmsReattaching the Hinge Arms Front Panel DoorBack to Contents Removing Front-Panel Inserts Front-Panel InsertsReplacing Front-Panel Inserts Inside Your Computer Back to Contents Removing the I/O Panel-Small Desktop Computer PanelRemoving the I/O Panel-Mini-Tower Computer Front I/O Panel RemovalReplacing the I/O Panel Computer Memory Computer Memory Installation GuidelinesMemory Module Label System Board Memory Components Memory ModulesRemoving a Memory Module Removing a Memory ModuleInstalling a Memory Module Installing a Memory ModuleMicroprocessor Heat Sink/Blower Assembly Removal-Small Desktop ComputerRemoving the Microprocessor Airflow Shroud Rotation-Mini-Tower ComputerLatches Retention base Tabs Heat sink Heat Sink Removal-Mini-Tower ComputerInstalling the Microprocessor Microprocessor InstallationMicroprocessor Removal Checking Computer Functions Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply When Working Inside Your Computer Safety First-For You and Your ComputerSystem Board Components System Board Labels Connector or Component LabelSystem-Board Jumper Settings JumpersSystem Board Jumpers Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Removing the System BoardBack to Contents Back to Contents