Hard drive

Replacing the hard drive

To replace the hard drive:

1Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord, modem cord (if installed), and all external peripheral devices.

2Remove the left side cover panel. (See “Removing the side cover” on page 18 and “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 15.)

3Locate the 3.5-inch hard drive in the bottom drive cage.

4Remove the power and data cables from the back of the drive, noting their locations and orientations. (You will reconnect these cables after you install the new drive.)

5Grip the plastic mounting rails firmly with thumb and index finger and pull the drive carefully straight out of the drive cage.

6Remove the small plastic mounting rails from the hard drive.

Replacing or adding drives

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