CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer
7If you are replacing a drive, reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3. If you are installing a new drive, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for connecting it to the system board.
You can also refer to the following figure:
SATA 0 port
SATA 1 port
SATA 2 port
SATA 3 port
8Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side panel” on page 54.
9Reconnect all external cables and the power cord.
10Turn on your computer.
11If you installed a new drive, format and partition the drive according to the manufacturer’s instructions (available on the manufacturer’s Web site).
12Install Windows using the operating system DVD that came with your computer. For more information on restoring your system, see “Recovering your system” on page 122.
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