Note: When replacing a parallel ATA with a serial ATA hard disk drive, you must obtain the signal cable. It is not included with your computer.
2.Locate the SATA connectors on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 13.
3.Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to either the SATA 1 IDE or the SATA 2 IDE connector on the system board.
Note: It makes no difference which SATA connector you use.
4.Connect a power connector to the drive.
5.Lower the drive bay assembly into the normal position.
What to do next:
vTo work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
vTo complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 25.
Connecting an IDE drive
1.Locate the
2.Make sure one end of the signal cable is connected to the PATA Primary IDE connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 13.
3.Connect an unused signal cable connector to the drive being installed.
Note: When connecting a hard disk drive make sure you connect it to the connector on the end of the cable. Use the other connector for the optical drive.
4.Connect a power connector to the drive.
5.If you have a
6.Lower the drive bay assembly into the normal position.
What to do next:
vTo work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
vTo complete the installation, go to “Closing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 25.
Installing security features
To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer, several security lock options are available. The following sections help you identify and install the various types of locks that might be available for your computer. In addition to physical locks, unauthorized use of your computer can be prevented by a software lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is typed in.
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