Dell 9100 specifications Drive Interface Connectors, Removing a Hard Drive

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When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last connector on the interface cable is primary or the boot device (drive 0), and the device attached to the middle connector on the interface cable is the secondary device (drive 1). See the drive documentation in your upgrade kit for information on configuring devices for the cable select setting.

Drive Interface Connectors

Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector. Keyed connectors ensure that the pin-1 wire in the cable (indicated by the colored stripe along one edge of the IDE cable—serial ATA cables do not use a colored stripe) goes to the pin-1 end of the connector. The pin-1 end of a connector on a board or a card is usually indicated by a silk-screened "1" printed directly on the board or card.

NOTICE: When you connect an IDE interface cable, do not place the colored stripe away from pin 1 of the connector. Reversing the cable prevents the drive from operating and could damage the controller, the drive, or both.

When connecting an IDE cable, ensure that you align the colored stripe with the pin 1 connector. When disconnecting an IDE cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector detaches.

When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA cable, hold the cable by the connector at each end. Like IDE connectors, the serial ATA interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector.

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.

1.If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.

2.Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."

3.Remove the computer cover.

Removing a Hard Drive

1. Disconnect the power and SATA data cables from the drive.

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Contents Model Dcta April 2005 Rev. A00 About Your Computer Back to ContentsFront View of the Computer Front View of the Computer Back View of the ComputerBack View of the Computer Power Lights Advanced TroubleshootingDiagnostic Lights Power Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep CodesBeep Codes MemoryCode Cause Enter the system setup program, verify Program, enter the system setupMessage Possible Cause Corrective Action Reseat the memory modulesEnter the system setup program Getting Started Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts MemoryMemory Overview Remove the computer cover Installing MemoryRemoving Memory CardsRemoving and Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards Page Page Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings Drive PanelsRemoving the Drive Panel Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Removing the Drive-Panel InsertConnecting Drive Cables DrivesReplacing the Drive Panel Drive Interface Connectors Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveReplace the computer cover Installing a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Installing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Removing the Power Supply Power SupplyProcessor Replacing the Power SupplyRemoving the Processor Installing the Processor Page Panel Panel ComponentsRemoving the I/O Panel Page Battery Replacing the BatteryReplacing the I/O Panel Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Model Dcta April 2005 Rev. A00 Specifications Power ConnectorsDrives Controls and LightsEnvironmental PhysicalEntering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Options Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos SettingsDrives Processor has 64-bit TechnologySecurity Boot SequenceEnter system setup Clearing Forgotten PasswordsClearing Cmos Settings Close the computer coverOpen the computer cover Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Technical OverviewDC Power Connector P1 Power Supply DC Connector Pin AssignmentsDC Power Connect P3 and P5 DC Power Connector P2Pin Number Signal Name Color Wire Gauge Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireDC Power Connector P7 DC Power Connector P4DC Power Connectors P8, P9, and P10 DC Power Connector P11DC Power Connector P12
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