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Adding and Replacing Parts 235
Installing a Hard Drive (Hard Drive Bays 1-4)
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide
.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from
the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
1
Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.
2
Check the documentation for the hard drive to verify that the drive is
configured for your computer.
NOTE: If a hard-drive bracket is still installed in the inside of the hard-drive bay,
remove the bracket before you install the new hard drive.
3
If your replacement hard drive does not have the hard-drive bracket
attached, remove the bracket from the old drive by unsnapping it from the
drive. Snap the bracket onto the new drive.
4
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 139.
CAUTION: Your computer is heavy (it has an approximate minimum weight of 55
lbs) and can be difficult to maneuver. Seek assistance before attempting to lift,
move, or tilt it; this computer requires a two-man lift. Always lift correctly to avoid
injury; avoid bending over while lifting. See your
Product Information Guide
for
other important safety information.
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