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Removing and Installing Parts
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Adding a Second 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
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 43.
3
Remove the computer cover (see page 49).
4
Remove the existing hard drive (see page 63).
5
Remove the additional hard drive bracket from the computer:
a
Remove the bracket-securing screws for the additional drive.
b
Remove the bracket for the additional drive from the computer.
6
If you are replacing the additional hard drive, remove the drive from the bracket:
a
Remove the hard drive-securing screws.
b
Remove the hard drive from the bracket.
