Power Cable Connector; Connecting And Disconnecting Drive Cables; Removing A Hard Drive - Dell Dimension 3100/E310 Service Manual

1 interface cable
2 interface connector

Power Cable Connector

To connect a drive using the power cable, locate the power input connector on the system board.
1 power input connector
2 power cable

Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

When removing an IDE drive data cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector detaches.
When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each end.
Like IDE connectors, the serial ATA interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a
filled-in hole on the other connector.
Hard Drive
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Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.

Removing a Hard Drive

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2. Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.
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Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
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