7-8 Dell OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p Mini Tower Managed PC Systems Reference and Installation Guide
To further ensure proper positioning of the drive in the chassis, insert and tighten
all four screws

in the order in which the holes are numbered

(the holes are
marked “1” through “4”).
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If your system came with an EIDE CD-ROM or tape drive, use the spare connec-
tor on the existing interface cable. Otherwise, use the EIDE interface cable
provided in the drive kit.
5.25-inch drive