Dell XPS 210 - Installing a Hard Drive

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3. Lift the drive out of the computer and disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.
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Installing a Hard Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the old hard drive, as needed (see Removing a Hard Drive).
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3. Unpack the hard drive, and prepare it for installation.
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4. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
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5. Connect the power cable and hard drive or SATA cable to the drive.
NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to the cables and cable connectors.
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power cable
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hard drive cable or serial ATA data cable
NOTE: If your replacement hard drive does not have the plastic guide bracket attached, remove the bracket from the old drive by unsnapping it from the
drive. Snap the bracket onto the new drive.
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tabs (2)
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drive
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drive screw holes
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drive bracket
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