Dell Dimension 4600 Series - Adding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive

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6. Connect the power and data cables to the back of the replacement drive.
7. Replace the computer cover.
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8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
9. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
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Adding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."
2. Remove the existing hard drive.
3. Remove the additional hard drive bracket from the computer:
a. Remove the bracket-securing screws for the additional drive.
b. Remove the bracket for the additional drive from the computer.
4. If you are replacing the additional hard drive, remove the drive from the bracket:
a. Remove the hard drive-securing screws.
b. Remove the hard drive from the bracket.
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NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive (pin 1 is marked as "1").
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual or Product Information
Guide.
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 soft surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently
cushion it.