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Figure 108. Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket
7. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive cage until it snaps into position.
Figure 109. Installing the primary hard disk drive
8. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new hard disk drive.
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 166.
Secondary hard disk drive
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
Note: Your computer comes with a secondary storage drive bay for installing or replacing a secondary
3.5-inch hard disk drive or a 2.5-inch solid-state drive.
To replace the secondary hard disk drive, do the following:
1. Prepare your computer. See "Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover" on page 91.
2. Locate the secondary hard disk drive. See "Computer components" on page 31.
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