CAUTION
Replacing the Hard
Drive
Replacing or Adding a Hard Disk Drive
Handle the hard disk drive with care. Avoid shocks and violent
movement as this can cause damage to the hard disk drive's internal
components.
Make sure that you back up your files before you install a hard disk
drive. Refer to your operating system documentation for information on
how to do this.
To replace the existing hard drive with a new one:
1 Remove the computer's cover (described in this chapter).
2 Remove the drive's data and power connectors.
3 Remove the four retaining screws and slide the drive out of the tray.
2 How to Install and Upgrade Accessories In Your PC
Upgrading Mass Storage Devices
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