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If you are installing a hard drive into the upper bay (bay 4), slide the hard drive into the
drive bay (1) then secure the drive in place with a standard 6-32 screw (2).
Figure 6-28 Installing a Hard Drive into the Upper Bay
5. Connect the power cable and data cable to the rear of the hard drive.
NOTE: The power cable for the hard drives is a three-headed cable that is routed from the
system board to the rear of the hard drive bays.
6. Connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board connector.
NOTE: If your system has only one SATA hard drive, you must connect the hard drive data
cable to the dark blue connector labeled SATA0 to avoid any hard drive performance problems. If
you are adding a second hard drive, connect the data cable to the light blue connector labeled
SATA1.
7. Replace the computer access panel.
8. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
9. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed.
102 Chapter 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures – Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis