Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Bay

You should install your computer’s first hard disk drive in the vertical drive bay. This section describes:

qRemoving the mounting frames from the hard disk drive (if necessary)

qInstalling the hard disk drive in the vertical drive bay

qConnecting the cables.

Before you install a hard disk drive, be sure to check the jumpers on the drive. For instructions, see page 5-4.

Removing the Mounting Frames

Your hard disk drive may have mounting frames attached to it, as shown below. You need to remove these frames before you can install the drive in the vertical bay.

mounting frames

Installing and Removing Drives 5 - 5