Dell bpcwcsn_5 User's Guide - Page 68
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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 removing the computer 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. NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure. 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 19. 3 Remove the plastic hard-drive bracket from the inside of the hard-drive bay by squeezing the release tabs and gently pulling the bracket up and out of the bay. 4 Install the new drive into the bracket by inserting the drive into the bracket so that the bracket alignment tabs snaps into the mounting holes on the new drive. 1 2 3 4 1 hard drive 4 bracket alignment tabs 2 hard drive mounting holes 3 hard-drive bracket 5 If necessary, disconnect the power and SATA cables from the hard drive that is currently installed. 6 Carefully slide the new hard drive into the unused bay until it clicks into place. 68 Mini Tower Computer
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