Connecting A Sata Drive - Lenovo ThinkCentre A62 3656 User Manual

Connecting a SATA drive

A SATA optical drive or a SATA hard disk drive can be connected to any available
SATA connector. To connect a SATA drive:
1. Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive.
2. Locate the available SATA connector on the system board. See "Locating parts
3. Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the available
4. Locate one of the extra five-wire power connectors and connect it to the drive.
Figure 18. Connecting a serial ATA drive
Installing a diskette drive in bay 3
To install a diskette drive in bay 3:
1. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 14.
2. Access the system board. See "Accessing the system board components and
3. Remove the metal shield from the diskette drive bay by using a flat-blade
4. Remove the plastic panel in the front bezel by squeezing the plastic tabs that
5. Install a retaining bracket on the side of the diskette drive.
Figure 19. Retaining bracket
on the system board" on page 11.
SATA connector on the system board.
What to do next:
v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on
page 37.
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the
"Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with
your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
drives" on page 15.
screwdriver to gently pry it loose.
secure the panel on the inside of the front bezel.
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