Chapter 2: Hardware Installation; Overview; Before You Begin; Hard Disk Installation - Thecus N0503 User Manual

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

Overview

Your N0503 is designed for easy installation. To help you get started, the following
chapter will help you quickly get your N0503 up and running. Please read it carefully
to prevent damaging your unit during installation.

Before You Begin

Before you begin, be sure to take the following precautions:
1. Read and understand the Safety Warnings outlined in the beginning of the
manual.
2. If possible, wear an anti-static wrist strap during installation to prevent static
discharge from damaging the sensitive electronic components on the N0503.
3. Be careful not to use magnetized screwdrivers around the N0503's electronic
components.

Hard Disk Installation

The N0503 supports both 2.5" and 3.5" Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. To install a
hard disk into the N0503, follow the steps below:
1. Open front door of the N0503.
2. For 3.5" HDD
a. Get the hard drive rails and install them to your SATA hard disk(s).
b. Slide hard disks into the N0503 until they snap into place.
c. Replace the thumbscrews.
3. For 2.5" HDD
a. It has come with 2.5" HDD cage
b. Remove the 2.5" HDD tray
c. Install HDD into
d. Slide 2.5" HDD cage back in till it snap into place.
4. Replace the N0503 front cover.
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