CAUTION:
To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer, and
unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.
Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid
touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to
Electrostatic
discharge information on page 9
.
Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields such as
monitors or speakers.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the
package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”
Drive positions
Item
Component
1
9.5-mm slim optical drive bay
2
3.5-inch secondary hard drive bay
3
3.5-inch primary hard drive bay
NOTE:
The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive configuration shown above.
To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer Setup.
Drives
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