Power Cable Connector

To connect a drive using the power cable, locate the power input connector on the system board.

Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

When removing an IDE drive data cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector detaches.
When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each end.
Like IDE connectors, 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 Drive
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

Removing a Hard Drive

1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
2. Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.
1
interface cable
2
interface connector
1
power input connector
2
power cable
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located 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.