Dell Dimension 5150 Owner's Manual - Page 88
Adding a Second Hard Drive
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Adding a Second Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it. 1 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 3 Press in on the blue release tabs on each side of the hard drive bracket and slide it up and out of the computer. 4 Snap the bracket to the hard drive. 5 Gently slide the new drive (second hard drive) into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed. release tabs (2) second hard drive in lower bay hard drive bay primary hard drive in upper bay 6 Connect a power cable to the drive. 7 Connect the data cable to the drive and to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 67). 88 Removing and Installing Parts