8Replace the support bracket (see "Replacing the Support Bracket" on page 164).

9Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 165).

10Connect computer and other devices to an electrical outlet.

Installing a Hard Drive

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 101.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 103).

3Remove the support bracket (see "Removing the Support Bracket" on page 104).

4Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

5Attach the shoulder screws to the hard drive.

6Connect the power and data cables to the drive.

7Connect the data cable to the system board.

8Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay.

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1 hard drive

2 shoulder screws (4)

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