12.Transfer the screws from the sides of the old drive to the new drive. The screws take the place of drive rails.
NOTE Four US
When transferring the screws, carefully note the position of the screws on the old drive. The screws must be transferred to the same position on the new drive.
Figure 2-15 Transferring the Screws to the New Hard Drive
13.Connect the data cable and power cable to the new hard drive.
14.Align the screws on the left side of the hard drive over the corresponding slots in the chassis. Gently lower the left side of the hard drive down and to the left, then rotate the right side of the drive down until it locks.
15.Replace the front bezel. Refer to Removing the Front Bezel Assembly for more information.
16.Replace the computer access panel.
17.If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.
18.Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
19.Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer cover or access panel was removed.
NOTE No configuration of the SATA hard drive is necessary; the computer automatically recognizes it the next time you turn on the computer.
After replacing the hard drive, use the Restore Plus! CD set that you created when you initially set up the computer to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any software applications that were preinstalled on the computer. When the restore process has completed, reinstall any personal files that you backed up before replacing the hard drive.
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