11.Replace the front bezel and computer access panel.
12.Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
13.Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed.
Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay
NOTE: The system does not support Parallel ATA (PATA) hard drives.
Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive.
To install a hard drive in a
1.Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2.Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION: Regardless of the
5.Remove the computer access panel.
6.Install guide screws on the sides of the drive. The type of screws used depends on which drive bay is being used to house the drive. If you are installing a
NOTE: Extra guide screws are installed on the hard drive bracket under the access panel. Refer to Installing Drives on page 37 for an illustration of the extra guide screw locations.
If you are replacing a drive, transfer the guides screws from the old drive to the new one.
●If you are installing a
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