Specifications

Hard disk drive
This section provides information to successfully remove and install a hard disk drive.
Removing the hard disk drive
To remove a hard disk drive:
1. Disconnect power from the computer (see
Predisassembly procedures on page 70).
2. Remove the side access panel (see
Removing the side access panel on page 73).
3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.
4. Lift the green hard disk drive release tab (1), then slide the hard disk drive (2) from the chassis as
shown.
Figure 5-34 Removing the drive from the chassis
5. Replace the side access cover when finished.
Installing hard disk drives
Installation guidelines
The computer typically ships with one HDD, but you can add additional drives to expand space for
programs, data storage, or backup. In general, you should plan to add HDDs starting with the first
available bay farthest from the optical drive bays.
After installation, you can use the Computer Setup (F10) Utility to:
●
Assign drive letters of your choice to the new HDDs. (The computer assigns drive letters
automatically if you do not choose them.)
●
Change the boot sequence so that the computer boots from one of the additional drives. (Disk C:
\ is the typical boot disk.)
See
The Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 29 for more information.
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