92 Removing and Installing Parts
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Drives
Your computer supports:
• Two hard drives (Serial ATA)
• Two FlexBay drives (can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader)
• Two CD or DVD drives

General Installation Guidelines

Connect hard drives to the connector labeled "SATA" and connect CD/DVD drives to the
connector labeled “IDE".
Serial ATA hard drives should be connected to the connector labeled SATA on the system board.
IDE CD/DVD drives should be connected to the connector labeled IDE.
When connecting an IDE cable, ensure you align the colored stripe with the pin 1 connector.
When disconnecting an IDE cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector
detaches.
When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA cable, hold the cable by the connector at
each end.
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 opening the cover.