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Installing the Hard Drive 3
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Installing the Hard Drive
This chapter describes how to physically install the hard drive in your computer. The
installation steps are as follows:
• Remove the system cover.
• Set the jumpers.
• Mount the hard drive in your computer.
• Attach the cables.
• Configure the BIOS (Windows-based systems only).
Removing the System Cover
For Macintosh systems, refer to the documentation that came with your system or go to
www.apple.com/support for information about opening your system case.
1. Turn your computer off.
Leave the computer powered off and plugged into an electrical outlet to keep the
system grounded.
2. Remove the cover from your system case. Refer to your computer system user manual
for instructions on removing the cover, or obtain the services of a qualified installation
technician.
3.
Attach a grounding strap or touch a metal portion of your computer case. This
will ground you to minimize the risk of exposing the hard drive to electrostatic discharge.
Figure 3. Removing the System Cover