Drives
For a list of available drives, see
Computer major components on page 4
.
When installing drives, follow these guidelines:
●
The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must be connected to the dark blue primary SATA connector on
the system board labeled SATA0.
●
Connect an optical drive to the white SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA1.
IMPORTANT:
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.
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.”
Optical drive
The optical drive is located in the drive cage. You can remove the optical drive without removing the front
bezel or the drive cage.
IMPORTANT:
All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the
computer.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for disassembly on page 16
2.
Remove the access panel (
).
3.
Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the drive.
IMPORTANT:
When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid
damaging the cable.
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