Quick Reference Guide

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Adding or replacing a hard drive
To add or replace a hard drive:
1 Back up files any files you want to save from the hard drive being replaced.
2 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in “Removing the side panel” on
page 121.
3 If you are adding a new drive, go to Step 8. If you are replacing an existing drive, go to
the next step.
4 Disconnect the drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the
cables after you install the new drive.)
5 Press the the drive release latch in toward the drive, then slide the drive out of the drive
bay.
Tip
You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive.