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Adding a Second Hard Drive

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6 Connect the power and hard drive cables to the hard drive. hard drive cable power cable 7 Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 8 Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug the cable in to the computer. 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions about installing any software required for the operation of the hard drive. 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 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 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 55. Removing and Installing Parts 89

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Removing and Installing Parts
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6
Connect the power and hard drive cables to the hard drive.
7
Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.
8
Close the computer cover.
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable in to the network wall jack and then plug the
cable in to the computer.
9
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions about installing any
software required for the operation of the hard drive.
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 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
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
2
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page55.
hard drive cable
power cable