Gateway E-5400, System Manual

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Hard drives
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To install an additional hard drive:
1
Turn off the system and disconnect the power cord and modem cord, if
installed.
2
Open the case by following the instructions on page 17. (See “Preventing
static electricity” on page 15.)
3
Place the new hard drive on a static-free surface with the top up and the
connectors facing you.
4
Install two small, plastic drive mounting rails (“L” rail on the left and
“R” rail on the right) to the new hard drive, making sure the front rail
extensions are towards the front of the device. Align the wire retention
clips to the mounting holes in the drive and pressing the rails to the sides
of the drive.
5
Align the rails with an open bay in the bottom drive cage, and slide the
drive into the chassis until the locking tabs snap into place.
6
Connect the data and power cables to the drive. (See drive documentation
for proper drive jumper settings and cable orientation.)
7
Close the case as described in Chapter 3.
8
Reconnect the power and modem cords, then turn on the system.
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