Appendix E: Replacing the Hard Drive

Replacing the Hard DriveTo replace the hard drive:

1.Firmly connect the power and data cables to the replacement SATA hard drive—each cable can only connect in one way.

2.Carefully place the hard drive in the housing: insert towards the front panel, lower the drive, then slide toward the rear panel.

NOTE: Make sure not to damage any of the cables when placing the hard drive in the housing.

NOTE: Make sure no cables are caught beneath the drive.

3.With your hand supporting the hard drive, turn the housing upside down: replace the four mounting screws on the bottom of the housing.

4.Turn the housing right side up. Replace the cover, making sure to slide the cover toward the front panel until flush.

5.Replace the screws on the top panel (x2) and side panels (x2).

6.Reconnect all cameras and cables. Re-mount the unit the back of your monitor if desired.

7.Power on the system. If you have installed a new hard drive, you must format the drive before using the system.

NOTE: The system will detect the hard drive a few seconds after powering on the system. The system will prompt you if the hard drive is not detected.

NOTE: You must format the new hard drive in order for the system to detect it. For details, see “Formatting the Hard Drive” on page 110.

Figure 27.4 Connect the power and data cables.

Figure 27.5 Insert the drive carefully

Figure 27.6 Replace the mounting screws

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