94
APPENDIX C: HDD INSTALLATION
2. Remove the top cover from the DVR by removing the five cover screws on the back of the chassis, and the three on each side.
3. Remove the two HDD mounting brackets from one of the HDD bays in the chassis by removing the four screws. Retain the
screws to reattach the brackets later.
4. Attach a mounting bracket to each side of the HDD using the pan-head medium- thread screws provided (see above). Use two
screws for each bracket. After starting the screws, slide each brackets toward the front of the drive (away from the connector
end), then tighten until snug.
5. Position the HDD assembly in the HDD bay with the connector end toward the middle of the chassis. Secure the assembly using
the four screws removed earlier.
6. Plug the SATA data and power cables into the mating connectors on the HDD. Ensure the cable connectors are fully seated at
both ends.
7. Reinstall the DVR cover using the cover screws removed earlier.
8. Reattach the power adapter to the back of the DVR, then power on the unit.
9. During the DVR initialization, follow the options displayed to initialize/reformat the HDD.
