Installing a Hard Drive

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 97.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 99).

3Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

4Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay.

5Align the slots in the hard drive with the guides in the hard drive bay.

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4

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hard drive

2

power cable

3 serial ATA data cable

4

system board connector

5

screws (4)

 

6Replace and tighten the four screws to secure the hard drive.

7Connect the power and data cables to the drive.

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Removing and Installing Parts

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