Installing internal drives
This section provides information and instructions for removing and replacing internal drives.
Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. Your computer does not have the capacity to install additional drives but you might want to install higher capacity drives or a different type of drive to enable your computer to read other types of media. Some of the different drives that are available for your computer are:
vHard disk drives
vOptical drives, such as CD drives and DVD drives
Note: These different drives are also referred to as integrated drive electronics (IDE) drives.
When you install an internal drive, it is important to note the type of drive that you are installing.
Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warning is required for proper UL certification.
Warning
Hazardous moving parts
Keep fingers and other body parts away
Caution
Turn off your computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover.
Removing and replacing an optical drive
To remove and replace an optical drive, do the following:
1.Open the cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 10.
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