Installing a hard disk drive in the optical drive bay
TIP: For optimum performance, install the hard disk drive in the bottom bay; do not install it in the top
bay.
1.
Disconnect power from the workstation (see
Predisassembly procedures on page 77).
2.
Remove the side access panel (see
Removing the side access panel on page 79).
3.
Remove the airflow guide (see
Removing the airflow guide on page 80).
4.
Remove the expansion card support (see
Removing the expansion card support on page 82).
5.
Carefully separate the carrier rails (1), set the drive between them while aligning the pins with the
drive mounting holes (2), and then release the rails to secure them onto the drive (3), as shown in
the following figure.
Figure 5-63 Installing the carrier rails
6.
Slide the drive into the carrier until it snaps into place, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 5-64 Installing the drive in the carrier
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