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Installing a hard drive
1.
Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2.
Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3.
Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4.
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord
to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5.
Remove the access panel.
6.
You can install a 3.5-inch hard drive or a 2.5-inch hard drive with a 3.5-inch adapter bracket
similar to the example shown below.
Slide the 2.5-inch drive into the bay adapter bracket, ensuring the connector on the drive is
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fully inserted into the connector on the adapter bracket.
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board
Installing and removing drives
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