Caution To avoid personal injury or damage to the computer or tape drive, ensure that the computer is disconnected from the mains while you install the drive.

Static electricity can damage electronic components. Always wear an antistatic wriststrap if one is available. If not, after you have disconnected power from the computer and removed the cover, touch a bare metal part of the chassis. Similarly, touch a bare metal part of the drive before installing it.

1Assemble the necessary tools and materials:

•Phillips screwdriver

•Flat-bladed screwdriver (if your computer uses slotted screws)

•Torx screwdriver (if your computer uses torx screws)

•Your computer manuals (for reference during installation)

2Perform a normal system shutdown and turn off the computer and any connected peripherals.

3Remove the computer’s cover (as shown in figures 2a to 2d) and front panel (as detailed in your computer’s documentation).

As you work inside the computer, you may have to disconnect the SCSI cable or power cable from other devices to maneuver the new drive into place. If you have to do this, make a note of their position and connections so you can put them back correctly later.

4Remove the front filler panel from a full-height, 5¼-inch bay of your computer, as described in your computer’s documentation. Keep any screws for use in step 6 on page 17.

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