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8If you are installing another drive in the FlexBay, see the appropriate installation instructions in this section.

9Reinstall the drive panel (see "Replacing the Drive Panel" on page 237).

10Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.

11Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 161).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.

12Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Installing a Media Card Reader (Tower Computer)

NOTICE: In a tower configuration with 3 hard drives, a Media Card Reader is not supported, since the third hard drive must be installed in the FlexBay.

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 151.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 153).

3Remove the drive panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 233).

4If another device is installed in the FlexBay, remove that device (see the appropriate removal instructions in this section).

NOTICE: If metal shields are present in your computer configuration, they must be installed at all times while your computer is in use or your computer may not function properly.

5If metal shields are present in your computer (see "About the Metal Shields Present in Some Drive Configurations" on page 207) and the FlexBay is not populated, slide the sliding-plate lever to the right and hold it in place as you pull to remove the vented metal insert from the FlexBay.

6Remove the FlexBay drive-panel insert (see "Removing a Drive-Panel Insert" on page 235).

7If no screws are attached to the Media Card Reader check the inside of the drive-panel insert for screws and attach them to the new Media Card Reader.

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