Replacing drives

Replacing the hard disc drive with a 3.5-inch hard disc drive or a single 2.5-inch drive

The hard disc drive is located behind the access panel on the left side of the computer (when viewed from behind). The drive is housed in a removable cage.

Figure 6-21Hard drive location

If you choose to install an optional 2.5-inch solid state drive (SSD) or self-encrypting drive (SED), you will need a drive adapter. The drive adapter is not included in the 2.5-inch SSD spare parts kits.

The first hard drive data cable connects to the SATA0 and SATA PWR0 system board connectors.

The second hard drive data cable connects to the SATA1 and SATA PWR1 system board connectors.

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 27).

2.Remove the access panel (see Access panel on page 34).

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