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Installing Internal Storage Devices, Serial ATA

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9 Push the latch down to close and secure the side panel. While pushing the side panel against the computer, push the latch down until it is firmly secured against the back of the computer. To lock the side panel or secure the computer, flip down the lock tab before you close the latch. This provides a metal loop through which you can attach a lock or cable. Important: When you replace the side panel, hold it securely so that it stays in place as you push the latch down. Installing Internal Storage Devices Your Macintosh has three internal drive bays: one optical drive bay and two hard drive bays. In most configurations, a single hard disk drive occupies the top hard drive bay and an optical drive is located in the front optical drive bay. You can add a Serial ATA hard disk drive to the empty slot in the hard drive bay. The drives must meet these specifications: Â Type: Serial ATA Â Width: 3.9 inches (102 mm) Â Depth: 5.7 inches (147 mm) Â Height: 1.0 inch For more information about requirements and devices supported, visit an Apple Authorized Reseller or the Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support. Important: Use the original Apple cables that came with your Power Mac G5 when you install or replace optical drives or Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 4 Working Inside Your Computer 57

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Chapter 4
Working Inside Your Computer
57
9
Push the latch down to close and secure the side panel.
Important:
When you replace the side panel, hold it securely so that it stays in place as
you push the latch down.
Installing Internal Storage Devices
Your Macintosh has three internal drive bays: one optical drive bay and two hard drive
bays. In most configurations, a single hard disk drive occupies the top hard drive bay
and an optical drive is located in the front optical drive bay.
You can add a Serial ATA hard disk drive to the empty slot in the hard drive bay. The
drives must meet these specifications:
Â
Type:
Serial ATA
Â
Width:
3.9 inches (102 mm)
Â
Depth:
5.7 inches (147 mm)
Â
Height:
1.0 inch
For more information about requirements and devices supported, visit an Apple
Authorized Reseller or the Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support.
Important:
Use the original Apple cables that came with your Power Mac G5 when you
install or replace optical drives or Serial ATA hard disk drives.
While pushing the side panel against
the computer, push the latch down
until it is firmly secured against the
back of the computer.
To lock the side panel or secure the
computer, flip down the lock tab
before you close the latch. This
provides a metal loop through
which you can attach a lock or cable.