Removing and replacing a 3.5-inch hard drive

12.Connect the opposite end of the data cable to the SATA2 connector on the system board.

13.Replace the computer access panel.

14.Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.

15.Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.

Removing and replacing a 3.5-inch hard drive

NOTE: Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive.

1.Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2.Remove all removable media, such as optical discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.

3.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.

5.Remove the computer access panel.

6.Remove the slim optical disc drive. For instructions, go to Removing a slim optical disc drive on page 11.

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