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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector. When you connect an IDE cable, ensure that you align the colored stripe with the pin 1 connector. When you disconnect an IDE cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector detaches. When you connect and disconnect a serial ATA cable, hold the cable by the connector at each end. NOTE: The system board serial ATA connector may have an attached cover or shroud. Power Cable Connector power input connector power cable Hard Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening 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 If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin to remove the hard drive. 2 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 59. 90 Removing and Installing Parts

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Removing and Installing Parts
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Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one
connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector.
When you connect an IDE cable, ensure that you align the colored stripe with the pin 1 connector.
When you disconnect an IDE cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector
detaches.
When you connect and disconnect a serial ATA cable, hold the cable by the connector at each end.
NOTE:
The system board serial ATA connector may have an attached cover or shroud.
Power Cable Connector
Hard Drive
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the
Product Information Guide
.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet
before opening 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
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before
you begin to remove the hard drive.
2
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page59.
power input
connector
power cable