8. Align the guide screws with the slots on the chassis drive cage, press the hard drive down into
the bay, then slide it back until it stops and locks in place.
Figure 8-27 Installing the Hard Drive
9. Connect the power cable and data cable to the back of the hard drive.
NOTE: If the system has only one SATA hard drive, the data cable must be connected to the
dark blue connector labeled SATA0 on the system board to avoid any hard drive performance
problems.
10. Rotate the drive cage for internal drives and the power supply down to their normal positions.
11. Replace the access panel.
12. If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.
13. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
14. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
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