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What to do next
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To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
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To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the
cables” on page 52.
Installing internal drives
This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing
internal drives.
Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can
add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your
computer to read other types of media. Some of the different drives that are
available for your computer are:
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Hard disk drives
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CD drives or DVD drives
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Removable media drives
Internal drives are installed in bays . Within this book, the bays are referred to as
bay 1, bay 2, and so on.
When you install an internal drive, it is important to note what type and size of
drive that you can install in each bay. Also, it is important to correctly connect the
internal drive cables to the installed drive.
Drive specifications
Your computer comes with the following IBM-installed drives:
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A CD drive or DVD drive in bay 1 (some models)
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A 3.5-inch diskette disk drive in bay 3
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A 3.5-inch hard drive in bay 4
Models that do not have drives installed in bays 1 and 2 have a static shield and
bay panel installed.
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