HP dc7600 tower manual Connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the hard drive

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5. Connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the hard drive.

Connecting the Power Cable and Data Cable to a SATA Hard Drive

6.Connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board connector.

✎If your system has only one SATA hard drive, you must connect the hard drive to the connector labeled P60 SATA 0 first to avoid any hard drive performance problems. If you are adding a second hard drive, connect the data cable to the system board connector labeled P61 SATA 1.

7.Replace the computer access panel.

8.If you normally lock the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to relock the lock and enable the Smart Cover Sensor.

9.Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for instructions about using Computer Setup.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide Contents Index Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsKeyboard Components KeyboardSpecial Mouse Functions Using the Windows Logo KeySerial Number Location Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Installing a Drive in the Desktop Configuration Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration Installing a Drive in the Minitower Configuration Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration Serviceability Features Hardware UpgradesSmart Cover Lock Using the Smart Cover FailSafe KeyRemoving the Smart Cover Lock Screws Removing the Computer Access Panel Replacing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel Removing Bezel Blanks Installing Additional Memory DIMMsDDR2-SDRAM DIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets Description Socket Color Installing DIMMs Installing a Dimm Hardware Upgrades Installing or Removing an Expansion Card Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card Installing an Expansion Card Desktop and Minitower Drive Positions Drive PositionsInstalling Additional Drives Hardware Upgrades Installing an Optical or other Removable Storage Device Hardware Upgrades Connecting the Drive Cables Installing a Sata Hard Drive into a 3.5-inch Drive Bay Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay Connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the hard drive Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay Removing an Optical Drive in the Desktop Configuration Hardware Upgrades Store the removed drive in anti-static packaging HP Compaq Convertible Minitower SpecificationsHeat Dissipation Battery Replacement Type Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Type Installing a Security Lock Security Lock ProvisionsCable Lock Padlock Without Security Cable Universal Chassis Clamp LockSecurity Lock Provisions With Security Cable Security Lock Provisions Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Cleaning Optical Drive PrecautionsSafety OperationShipping Preparation Index Index Sata