eMachines 8513152, Reference Manual

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Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer
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3
Loosen the captive thumbscrew that secures the hard
drive cage to the computer. (This screw cannot be
removed.)
4
Remove the hard drive cage from the computer.
5
If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that
secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide
the old hard drive out of the cage.
6
If you are replacing a drive, note any jumper settings on
the old drive and set the jumper on the new drive to be
the same.
- OR -
If you are adding a new drive, set the jumper as
instructed by the drive’s user guide.
7
Slide the new hard drive into the cage, then secure it to
the cage using either the four screws you removed
previously or screws provided with your new drive.
Hard drive cage thumbscrew
Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom)
Hard drive screws (top) Hard drive screws (bottom)
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