Adding a Second Hard Drive
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.
1Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
2Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61.
3Press in on the blue release tabs on each side of the hard drive bracket and slide it up and out of the computer.
4Snap the bracket to the hard drive (see "Installing a Hard Drive" on page 88).
5Align the hard drive bracket with the guides in the hard drive bay.
6Gently slide the new drive (second hard drive) into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed. Take care not to let the drive
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7Connect the power and data cables to the drive (see "Connecting Drive Cables" on page 86).
8Connect the other end of the data cable to the SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA0 or SATA1 (see "System Board Components" on page 65).
9Check all cables to be certain that they are properly connected and firmly seated.
Removing and Installing Parts
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