Installing A Hard Drive - Dell DIMENSION 5100 User Manual

Installing a Hard Drive

1 Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.
2 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
NOTE: If your replacement hard drive does not have the hard drive bracket attached, remove
the bracket from the old drive by unsnapping it from the drive. Snap the bracket onto the new
drive.
3 Gently slide the drive into place until you feel a click or feel the drive securely installed.
4 Connect the power and hard-drive cables to the drive.
5 Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.
6 Replace the computer cover (page 99).
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Removing and Installing Parts
drive
hard drive bracket
serial ATA
data cable
power cable