6. Slide the new 3.5-inch storage drive into the storage drive bay and align the screw holes in the new
3.5-inch storage drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay. Then, install the four screws to
secure the new 3.5-inch storage drive in place.
Figure 29. Installing the 3.5-inch storage drive
7. Connect one end of the signal cable to the rear of the new 3.5-inch storage drive and the other end to
an available SATA connector on the system board. See "Parts on the system board" on page 34. Then,
locate an available four-wire power connector and connect it to the rear of the new 3.5-inch storage drive.
Figure 30. Connecting a 3.5-inch storage drive
What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 126.
Replacing a memory module
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter
1 "Read this first: Important safety information" on page 1.
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