Dell T3400 manual Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive Desktop Computer, Hard drive

Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive (Desktop Computer)

CAUTION: For configurations with three SAS hard drives, you must install an additional fan (see "Installing an Additional Fan" on page 210).

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 143.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 145).

3If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.

Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

4If you are installing a new drive, remove the drive panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel (Desktop Computer)" on page 215) and the drive-panel insert (see "Removing a Drive-Panel Insert" on page 218) from the lower 5.25-inch drive bay.

If you already have a drive installed in the lower 5.25-inch drive bay, remove the optical or hard drive.

5Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket and press the drive down until it snaps securely into place.

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6Slide the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket into the hard-drive holder.

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