Connecting And Disconnecting Drive Cables; Hard Drives - Dell Inspiron 530sa Owner's Manual

Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA data cable, disconnect the
cable using the pull-tab.
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 Drives

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan
blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the
electrical outlet before opening the cover.
NOTICE:
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 cushion it.
NOTICE:
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep,
back up your files before you begin this procedure.
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for
your computer.
Removing a Hard Drive
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 103.
2 Remove the computer cover (see"Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 105).
3 Remove the support bracket (see "Removing the Support Bracket" on
page 106).
4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.
5 Disconnect the data cable from the system board.
Removing and Installing Parts
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