Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA data cable, disconnect the cable using the pull-tab.

The serial ATA interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector.

Hard Drives

CAUTION: Before you begin 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 removing 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.

NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.

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

Removing a Hard Drive

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 99.

2Remove the computer cover (see"Removing the Computer Cover" on page 101).

3Remove the support bracket (see "Removing the Support Bracket" on page 102).

4Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.

5Disconnect the data cable from the system board.

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Dell DCSLF manual Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables, Hard Drives

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