Hard Drives - Dell OptiPlex GX50 User Manual

NOTICE:
When you connect an interface cable, do not reverse the interface
cable (do not place the colored stripe away from pin 1 of the connector).
Reversing the cable prevents the drive from operating and could damage the
controller, the drive, or both.

Hard Drives

CAUTION: To avoid the possibility of electric shock, turn off the
computer and any devices, disconnect them from electrical
outlets, and then wait at least 5 seconds before you open the
computer cover. Also, before you install a drive, see the other
precautions in "Safety
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep,
1
be sure to make a backup of your files before you begin this procedure.
If you have a small mini-tower computer and you are adding an
2
additional hard drive, see
Mini-Tower Computer."
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the
back of the computer.
NOTICE: When you unpack the drive, do not set it on a hard surface, which
may damage the drive. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad,
that will sufficiently cushion it.
Unpack the drive, and prepare it for installation.
3
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured
for your computer.
Open the computer
4
On the small desktop computer, remove the plastic shroud covering
5
the hard drive by pressing in on the indented tab at the top of the
shroud and lifting the shroud away.
Instructions."
"Adding a Second Hard Drive — Small
cover.
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