drive

securing screw

extra alignment screws (2 or 4)

alignment screws (2)

11Once the drive is in place, apply pressure to ensure that the drive is fully seated.

12Use the securing screw that came with the drive to attach the drive to the computer.

NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive (pin 1 is marked as "1").

13Connect the power cable to the system board.

14Locate the data cable from the CD or DVD drive in the upper drive bay and connect its middle data connector to the new drive.

15Check all cable connections, and then fold the cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.

16Reattach the front panel to the side hinges, and then rotate it until it snaps onto the front of the computer.

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Dell G7279, MTC2, DMC manual Drive Securing screw