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Adding or replacing a hard drive
To add or replace a hard drive:
1Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on page 47.
2Slide the drive slot’s release latch toward you to unlock it (or it may already be unlocked).
3If you are adding a new drive, go to Step 6. - OR -
If you are replacing an existing drive, go to the next step.
4Disconnect the drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.)
SATA power cable | SATA data cable |
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