Drive Interface Connectors; Connecting And Disconnecting Drive Cables; Removing A Hard Drive - Dell Vostro 410 Service Manual

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power cable
 

Drive Interface Connectors

The drive cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion. Properly align the cable connector key on the cable and the drive before connecting.
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interface cable
 

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 working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
 
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing 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 Working on Your
 
2. Remove the computer cover (see
 
3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.
 
4. Disconnect the data cable from the system board.
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data connector
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interface connector
Computer.
Removing the Computer
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