4 Replacement Procedures 4.5 HDD
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Installing the HDD
To install the HDD, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-4 and 4-5.
CAUTION: Do not hold the HDD by its top and bottom flat surfaces. It may damage the
HDD.
1. Seat the HDD in the HDD Holder and secure them with the following screws.
• M3×4S FLAT HEAD screw ×4
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the center of the HDD assembly. It may damage
the HDD assembly. Hold the HDD assembly by its corners.
2. Set the connector of the HDD cable upward and connect firmly the HDD assembly
to the connector. Lay the HDD assembly down in the slot.
3. Set the HDD cover and secure it with the screw (with an e-ring).