6.To connect the drive ribbon cables to the drives in the rear internal bracket, first locate pin 1 on each drive’s connector. The number 1 or 2 may be printed on the drive’s connector or circuit board to identify the side of the connector containing pin 1.

7.Hold the cable connector so the red wire aligns with pin 1 on the drive. Make sure the holes in the connector fit over all the pins; then push in the connector.

8.Locate a power supply cable for each drive installed in the rear internal bracket. These cables lead from the power supply and have multi-colored wires with a plastic connector on the end. Align the notched corners of the power supply connector with the drive’s power connector; then push in the connector.

Installing and Removing Tower Drives

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