11. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the hard drive.
NOTE: If the 2.5-inch hard drive is the primary drive, connect the other end of the data cable to the
dark blue SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA0. If it is a secondary hard drive, connect the
other end of the data cable to one of the light blue SATA connectors on the system board.
12. Rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to pinch any cables or wires when rotating the drive cage down.
13. Replace the front bezel.
14. Replace the computer access panel.
15. If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.
16. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, and then turn on the computer.
17. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
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