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When connecting and disconnecting a SATA cable, hold the cable by the connector at each end.
Hard Drive
CAUTION:
Before you perform 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.
NOTICE:
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data, back up your files before you begin this procedure
NOTE:
If removing or installing the hard drive changes the drive configuration, you must reflect the changes in the
BIOS. Go to the "Drives" section of the BIOS and under SATA 0 through 5, set the SATA ports to the correct
configuration.
Removing a Hard Drive
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Disconnect the power and hard drive cables from the drive.
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