Dell 400 owner manual Hard Drive, General Installation Guidelines

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General Installation Guidelines

Connect hard drives to the connector labeled "SATA" and connect CD/DVD drives to the connector labeled “IDE".

Serial ATA hard drives should be connected to the connector labeled SATA on the system board. IDE CD/DVD drives should be connected to the connector labeled IDE.

When connecting an IDE cable, ensure you align the colored stripe with the pin 1 connector. When disconnecting an IDE cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector detaches.

When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA cable, hold the cable by the connector at each end.

Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it.

1If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.

2Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 63.

3Remove the computer cover (see page 68).

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