CHAPTER 1: Upgrading Your Computer
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7 If you are replacing a drive, reconnect the drive cables
using your notes from Step 3. If you are installing a new
drive, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
connecting it to the system board.
You can also refer to the following figure:
8 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in
“Replacing the side panel” on page 48.
9 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord.
10 Turn on your computer.
11 If you installed a new drive, format and partition the
drive according to the manufacturer’s instructions
(available on the manufacturer’s Web site).
12 Install Windows using the operating system DVD that
came with your computer. For more information on
restoring your system, see “Recovering your system”
on page 114.
SATA 0 port
SATA 1 port
SATA 2 port
SATA 3 port
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