Hard Drive Connector
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The hard drive connector is located near the middle of the computer, below the fan. It is secured with two screws and has two connectors. The cables are routed under the metal casing to the system board connectors.
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To remove the hard drive connector:
1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to Disassemble the Computer on page 43).
2.Remove the small rear cover (see Small Rear Cover on page 44).
3.Remove the port cover (see Port Cover on page 45).
4.Remove the stand (see Stand on page 46).
5.Remove the drive cover (see Optical Drive on page 47).
6.Remove the memory cover (see Memory on page 53).
7.Remove the upper rear panel (see Upper Rear Panel on page 55).
8.Remove the I/O panel (see Rear I/O Cover on page 67).
9.Remove the outer/left panel (see Outer/Left Rear Panel on page 75).
10.Remove two screws (1) that secure the hard drive connector to the computer.
11.Disconnect the cables from the system board (2).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the cable when disconnecting it from the board. Do not pull on the wires.
Hard Drive Connector | 87 |