A.1.2 Removing the top cover

To remove the top cover:

1.On the Subsystem rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis.

2.Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws. Keep the screws for later use.

3.Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis.

4.Hold the center edge of the top cover, then lift it up from the chassis. Set the top cover aside.

A.1.3 Installing a hard disk drive

Set your hard disk drive as Slave device before connecting the IDE cable and power plug. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as a slave device.

To install a hard disk drive:

1.Connect the 40-pin IDE cable to the IDE connector on the drive.

2.Connect the 4-pin power plug to the HDD power connector.

3.Place the drive on the tray.

4.Secure the drive with two side screws.

5.Replace the top cover.

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