13. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the back of the hard drive.
NOTE: The data cable for the primary hard drive must be connected to the dark blue connector
labeled SATA0 on the system board to avoid any hard drive performance problems.
Figure 2-68 Connecting the Hard Drive Power and Data Cables
NOTE: Refer to System Board Drive Connections on page 41 for an illustration of the system
board drive connectors.
14. Rotate the drive cage for internal drives and the power supply down to their normal positions.
15. Replace the access panel.
16. If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.
17. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.
18. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
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