4. Connect the power and data cables to the drive.
5. Check all connectors to ensure that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.
6. Gently position the drive until it clicks into place.
7. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.
8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
9. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert bootable media into your boot drive.
10. Turn on the computer.
11. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup) and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 2).
12. Exit system setup, and reboot the computer.
13. Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step.
For instructions, see the documentation that came with your operating system.
14. Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics).
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