104 Removing and Installing Parts
General Installation Guidelines
Connect hard drives to the connector labeled "SATA0" and "SATA1", starting with the lower number
first. Connect CD/DVD drives to the connector labeled "SATA4" or "SATA5", starting with the lower
number first.
Serial ATA hard drives and CD/DVD drives should be connected to the connector labeled "SATA" on the
system board.
When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA cable, hold the cable by the connector at eachend.
Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you perform 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.
1
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you
begin this procedure.
2
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 77.
3
Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 78).