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Replacing the hard disk drive, the solid state drive

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2. To install the solid state drive with the storage converter into the 3.5-inch hard disk drive bracket, flex the bracket and align pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the storage converter. Figure 14. Installing the solid state drive with the storage converter into the hard disk drive bracket 3. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new solid state drive. 4. Install the solid state drive into the desired hard disk drive bay. See "Replacing the hard disk drive" on page 33. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 51. Replacing the hard disk drive Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" on page vii. This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive. Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might come with a 2.5-inch solid state drive. To install the solid state drive, see "Installing the solid state drive" on page 32. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page 28. 3. Disconnect the power cable from the optical drive first. Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware 33

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2. To install the solid state drive with the storage converter into the 3.5-inch hard disk drive bracket, flex
the bracket and align pin
1
, pin
2
, pin
3
, and pin
4
on the bracket with the corresponding holes in
the storage converter.
Figure 14. Installing the solid state drive with the storage converter into the hard disk drive bracket
3. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new solid state drive.
4. Install the solid state drive into the desired hard disk drive bay. See “Replacing the hard disk drive”
on page 33.
What to do next:
•
To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
•
To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 51.
Replacing the hard disk drive
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”
on page vii.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive.
Note:
Depending on your model type, your computer might come with a 2.5-inch solid state drive. To install
the solid state drive, see “Installing the solid state drive” on page 32.
To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 28.
3. Disconnect the power cable from the optical drive first.
Chapter 5
.
Installing or replacing hardware
33