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To install a hard drive in the upgrade bay:
1.Insert the hard drive (1) into the upgrade bay, and then tighten the upgrade bay screw (2).
2.Replace the hard drive screws.
3.Replace the service door (see Replacing the service door on page 34).
4.Insert the battery (see Inserting or removing the battery on page 32).
5.Turn the computer
6.Turn on the computer.
Replacing an optical drive
CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Shut down the computer before removing the optical drive from the upgrade bay. Do not remove the optical drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
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