Dell 5150C owner manual Installing a Hard Drive, Tabs Drive Drive bracket

Installing a Hard Drive

1Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.

2Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

NOTE: If your replacement hard drive does not have the plastic guide bracket attached, remove the bracket from the old drive by unsnapping it from the drive. Snap the bracket onto the new drive.

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drive

drive bracket

3Connect the power and hard-drive cables to the drive.

power cable

serial ATA data cable

4Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.

Removing and Installing Parts

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