Mount The Drive; Complete The Hardware Install - IBM Deskstar 40GV Installation And Reference Manual

Note: The pin 1 edge of an ATA/IDE cable is marked with a colored stripe. The connectors are also keyed to
insert one way only.
3. Attach a power cable to the hard disk drive.
4. Attach the black connector of the ATA/IDE cable to the hard disk drive.

Mount the drive

Note: Drive bays and other enclosures vary in size and orientation from system to system. They may be
oriented vertically, horizontally, upside down, or sideways. The IBM Deskstar can be mounted with any side
or end vertical or horizontal, but must not be mounted in a tilted position.
Mount the drive as instructed by your computer system manual.

Complete the hardware install

1. Check the ATA/IDE cable and power connections.
2. Ensure proper ATA/IDE cable and power cable routing.
3. Recover any loose screws or parts.
4. Replace the computer system cover.
5. Plug in your computer and turn it on.
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