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7 Slide the new drive or card reader into the drive bay, then slide the drive
release latch toward the front of the computer to the Lock position.
8 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 4.
9 Replace the front bezel by following the instructions in “Replacing the
front bezel” on page 140.
10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in “Replacing the side
panel” on page 140.
Adding or replacing a hard drive
To add or replace a hard drive:
Tips & Tricks
You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or
replace a hard drive.
1 Back up files any files you want to save from the hard drive being replaced.
2 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side
panel” on page 138.
3 If you are adding a new drive, go to Step 8. If you are replacing an existing
drive, go to the next step.
4 Disconnect the drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You
will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.)
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