Preinstallation steps
Some of these steps are required only during the initial installation of an internal
drive.
1. Review the safety information beginning on page v, "Installation guidelines" on
page 12,, and the documentation that comes with your drive.
2. Verify that you have all the cables and other equipment specified in the
documentation that comes with the drive.
3. Choose the bay in which you want to install the drive.
4. Check the instructions that come with the drive to see if you need to set any
switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SCSI device, be sure to
set the SCSI ID for that device.
Installing a drive in bay 2
Complete the following steps to install a drive in bay 2:
1. Follow the instructions in "Preinstallation steps" on page 21.
2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices (see "Turning off the computer"
on page 36); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
3. Remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 14).
4. Remove the support bracket (see "Removing and installing the support
bracket" on page 15).
5. Use a screwdriver to pry the filler panel and EMC shield away from the
computer.
Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following
safety precaution.
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