Figure 3-11. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive

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Installing a Hard Drive

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. See your Product Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

1Unpack the drive (and controller card, if applicable) and prepare the drive for installation.

NOTE: For instructions, see the documentation that accompanied the drive.

2Install the hard drive into the hard-drive bay (see Figure 3-11):

a Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive bay with the back of the drive toward the back of the drive bay.

b Install the four screws that secure the hard drive in the hard-drive bay.

Installing System Components

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