Dell 690 manual Removing a Fifth Sata Hard Drive Optional

See the documentation for your operating system for instructions.

19.Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics. See Dell Diagnostics.

20.If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, install your operating system on the hard drive.

Removing a Fifth SATA Hard Drive (Optional)

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

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

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

CAUTION: Your computer is heavy (it has an approximate minimum weight of 55 lbs) and can be difficult to maneuver. Seek assistance before attempting to lift, move, or tilt it; this computer requires a two-man lift. Always lift correctly to avoid injury; avoid bending over while lifting. See your Product Information Guide for other important safety information.

CAUTION: The computer stand should be installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability. Failure to install the stand could result in the computer tipping over, potentially resulting in bodily injury or damage to the computer.

2.Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3.Remove the drive panel (see Removing the Drive Panel).

4.Disconnect the power cable from the back of the hard drive.

5.Disconnect the data cable from the back of the hard drive and from the connector on the system board.

1power cable

2power cable

3system board connector

optional SATA hard drive

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The optional fifth SATA hard drive can be installed in any of the 5.25-inch drive bays.

6. Slide the sliding-plate lever to release the shoulder screw and slide the hard-drive carrier out of the 5.25- inch drive bay.