Dell OptiPlex GX260 Service Manual page 62

1. If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are
installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable-select setting.
2. Connect the new drive to the set of rails that are attached to the inside of the cover. If a set of rails is not attached
inside the cover, contact Dell.
3. If you are installing a replacement drive, see
4. Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position.
5. Connect the power, audio, and CD/DVD drive cables to the drive.
Connecting Power, Audio, and Drive Cables
1 power cable
2 audio cable
3 CD/DVD drive cable
6. If you are installing a new CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel inserts.
7. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in a card slot.
8. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
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step 2 in the previous section for instructions on attaching rails.