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Replacing drives
Replacing the hard disc drive with a 3.5-inch hard disc drive or a single
2.5-inch drive
The hard disc drive is located behind the access panel on the left side of the computer (when viewed
from behind). The drive is housed in a removable cage.
Figure 6-21 Hard drive location
If you choose to install an optional 2.5-inch solid state drive (SSD) or self-encrypting drive (SED), you
will need a drive adapter. The drive adapter is not included in the 2.5-inch SSD spare parts kits.
The first hard drive data cable connects to the SATA0 and SATA PWR0 system board connectors.
The second hard drive data cable connects to the SATA1 and SATA PWR1 system board
connectors.
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see
Preparing to disassemble the computer on page 27).
2. Remove the access panel (see
Access panel on page 34).
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