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Using the Hard Drive
Your computer includes a removable IDE (integrated drive electronics) hard drive. The IDE hard drive can store the data and programs your computer uses. The drive plugs into a connector on the system board.
The hard drive that comes with your computer has already been formatted. Do not format the hard drive. Doing so destroys all data contained on the drive. If you need to format a new drive, or want to erase all data on your existing hard drive, refer to the manual for your operating system.
Installing/Reinstalling a HDD
To install a new HDD you should contact a Service Centre, replacement of the HDD is not a user task. You should follow the instructions below before the HDD is replaced.
•Back up data files of your old hard drive.
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When you are ready to install the new HDD, use the Recovery
(Re)Installing Windows and Device Drivers
Use System Recovery CD to (re)install OS and System Software CD to (re)install device drivers. For details, see “Reinstalling Windows XP” on page 97 and ”Reinstalling Software” on page 95.
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