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12 Replace the front panel (see page 45). 13 Replace the computer cover (see page 57), reconnect the computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. 14 If the drive you installed is a hard drive, enter the system setup program (see page 64), and update the drive settings. After you update the drive settings, exit the system setup program and restart the computer. 15 If the device you installed is a hard drive, partition and logically format the drive before proceeding to the next step. See the operating system's documentation for instructions. 16 Test the drive to verify that it is operating properly. • If the drive you installed is a hard drive, run the Dell Diagnostics to test the drive. • For other types of drives, see the drive's documentation for information on testing the drive. 17 If the drive you installed is the primary hard drive, install the operating system on the drive. See the operating system's documentation for instructions. HINT: Tape drives sold by Dell come with operating software and documentation. After you install a tape drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing and using the tape drive software. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 7. 1 Make sure that all cables are connected. Fold cables out of the way. Make sure that the cables are not routed over the drive cage-they will prevent the cover from closing properly. 2 Make sure that no tools or extra parts (like screws) are left inside the computer. 3 Hold the cover at a slight angle. While aligning the top of the cover with the top of the computer, insert the three hooks on the cover into the three recessed slots on the computer. Adding Parts 57

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Adding Parts
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12
Replace the front panel (see page 45).
13
Replace the computer cover (see page 57), reconnect the computer
and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
HINT:
Tape drives sold
by Dell come with
operating software and
documentation. After you
install a tape drive, see
the documentation that
came with the drive for
instructions on installing
and using the tape drive
software.
14
If the drive you installed is a hard drive, enter the system setup
program (see page 64), and update the drive settings.
After you update the drive settings, exit the system setup program and
restart the computer.
15
If the device you installed is a hard drive, partition and logically format
the drive before proceeding to the next step.
See the operating system’s documentation for instructions.
16
Test the drive to verify that it is operating properly.
•
If the drive you installed is a hard drive, run the Dell Diagnostics
to test the drive.
•
For other types of drives, see the drive’s documentation for
information on testing the drive.
17
If the drive you installed is the primary hard drive, install the operating
system on the drive.
See the operating system’s documentation for instructions.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,
follow the safety instructions on page 7.
1
Make sure that all cables are connected. Fold cables out of the way.
Make sure that the cables are not routed over the drive cage—they will
prevent the cover from closing properly.
2
Make sure that no tools or extra parts (like screws) are left inside the
computer.
3
Hold the cover at a slight angle. While aligning the top of the cover
with the top of the computer, insert the three hooks on the cover into
the three recessed slots on the computer.