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CAUTION, Connecting the Hard Drive Data and Power Cables

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3. Replace the four screws on top of the drive cage that secure the hard drive in the bay. NOTE: You must hold the hard drive in place with one hand while installing the screws to ensure that the screw holes on the hard drive are properly aligned with the screw holes on the drive cage. Figure 6-44 Replacing the Hard Drive Retainer Screws 4. Connect the data cable (1) and power cable (2) to the back of the primary hard drive. NOTE: The data cable must be connected to the dark blue connector labeled SATA 0 on the system board to avoid any hard drive performance problems. Figure 6-45 Connecting the Hard Drive Data and Power Cables CAUTION: Never crease or bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in) radius. A sharp bend can break the internal wires. 5. Return the drive cage to the down position. 6. Replace the computer cover. 66 Chapter 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures

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3.
Replace the four screws on top of the drive cage that secure the hard drive in the bay.
NOTE:
You must hold the hard drive in place with one hand while installing the screws to ensure
that the screw holes on the hard drive are properly aligned with the screw holes on the drive cage.
Figure 6-44
Replacing the Hard Drive Retainer Screws
4.
Connect the data cable
(1)
and power cable
(2)
to the back of the primary hard drive.
NOTE:
The data cable must be connected to the dark blue connector labeled SATA 0 on the
system board to avoid any hard drive performance problems.
Figure 6-45
Connecting the Hard Drive Data and Power Cables
CAUTION:
Never crease or bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in) radius. A
sharp bend can break the internal wires.
5.
Return the drive cage to the down position.
6.
Replace the computer cover.
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Chapter 6
Removal and Replacement Procedures