Removing and Attaching the Mounting Plate
If you are installing the first hard disk drive in your computer, you need to attach a hard disk drive mounting plate to the drive. This mounting plate is currently attached to the right side of the subassembly.
Follow these steps to remove the mounting plate from your computer:
1.Remove the screw securing the mounting plate to the computer and set it aside. Then lift up the mounting plate to remove it.
2.Turn your hard disk drive so the components are facing up and the connectors at the back of the drive are facing to the right.