Installing A Hard Drive - @Xi Computer Corporation MTower User Manual

Installing a Hard Drive

1. Turn off the computer and follow the other recommendations in the section
"Precautions to Follow Before Upgrading" on page
2. Remove the system unit cover (see
on page 43).
3. Gently push down the tabs securing the DIMM in the socket. The DIMM pops
out of the socket.
4. Lift the DIMM straight up from the socket, removing it gently.
You can extend your computer resources by installing an additional hard drive in
your system unit. Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the computer and follow the other recommendations in the section
"Precautions to Follow Before Upgrading" on page
2. Remove the system unit cover (see
on page 43).
3. Face the front of the computer.
4. Place a finger in the notch and gently remove the plastic drive cover where you
want to install the drive. Set the plastic cover aside for now. You will need it
later, after you install the new drive.
5. A metal plate appears behind the plastic drive cover. This plate is secured by
two soft metal hinges. Gently move the metal plate back and forth until it
comes loose and then set it aside.
6. Configure one of the drives as the master and the other as the slave. Typically,
the boot drive is configured as the master. The selection of master/slave
typically is done using a jumper on the drive. Refer to the manual that comes
with the new drive and the manual for the hard drive already installed in your
computer for information about configuring the drives.
7. Hold the new drive so its metallic sides are facing up and its IDE (integrated
drive electronics) and power connectors are facing toward the inside of the
system unit. Then slide the internal drive between the hard drive supporting
brackets.
8. Use two screws to secure the new hard drive to the bracket.
9. Replace the plastic cover you removed in step 4.
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