Owners Manual

NOTE: Ensure that the release latch [2], is open while inserting the hard drive back into the slot.

3. To Install the hard drive blank if slot is not occupied by a hard drive:

a) Insert the hard drive blank into the hard drive slot and slide it in.

4. Install the:

a) Dust filter

b) Front bezel

5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

NOTE:

All hard drive slots should be populated with either a hard drive assembly or hard drive blank to ensure proper

system cooling and air flow.

Hard drive backplane

3.5 inch hard drive backplane

2.5 inch hard drive backplane

Removing left hard drive backplane

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the:

a) Front bezel

b) Dust filter

c) Top cover

d) Air duct

e) Hard drives

3. To remove the left hard drive backplane:

a) Disconnect the SATA 0 connector cable, the SATA 1 connector cable, and the SATA power cable [1].

b) Unroute the cables from the cable retention clips provided [2].

Removing and installing components