104 Removing and Installing Parts
General Installation Guidelines
Connect the hard drives to the connectors labeled "SATA0" and "SATA1", starting with SATA0. Connect
CD/DVD drives to the connectors labeled "SATA4" or "SATA5", starting with SATA4.
Serial ATA hard drives and CD/DVD drives are connected to the connectors labeled "SATA0" to "SATA5"
on the system board.
When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA cable, hold the cable by the connector at eachend.
Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before
opening 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.
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data, back up your files before you begin this procedure
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