Dell Dimension 8400 Series, Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts
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Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one
connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector.
When you connect an IDE cable, ensure that you align the colored stripe with the pin 1 connector.
When you disconnect an IDE cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector
detaches.
When you connect and disconnect a serial ATA cable, hold the cable by the connector at each end.
NOTE:
The system board serial ATA connector may have an attached cover or shroud.
Power Cable Connector
Hard Drive
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located 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
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before
you begin to remove the hard drive.
2
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 63.
power input
connector
power cable