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Chapter 7: Adding or Replacing Components
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Replacing a hard drive
Use these instructions to replace the hard drive.
To replace a hard drive:
1 Identify your computer case style. For more information, see “Identifying
your computer case style” on page 106.
2 Open the case by following the instructions in “Opening the case” on
page 158.
3 Disconnect the drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You
will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) See the drive
documentation for further instructions.
Power cable
Data ribbon cable