Dell Dimension 3000 User Manual download pdf (Page 16)

Connecting Drive Cables

When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and a data cable—to the back of the drive and to the system board. Some drives may

also have an audio connector; one end of the audio cable will attach to the drive connector and the other will attach to the system board.



Drive Interface Connectors

Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other

connector.

When connecting an IDE cable, ensure you align the colored stripe with the pin 1 connector. When disconnecting an IDE cable, grasp the colored pull tab and

pull until the connector detaches.



Power Cable Connector

Hard Drive



1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.



2. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.



3. Remove the computer cover.



Removing a Hard Drive



1. Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive and from the system board.



2. Remove the hard drive bracket from the computer:

a. Remove the bracket-securing screws for the hard drive.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently

cushion it.

1 2 ... 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ... 41 42

Comments to this Manuals

No comments

Dell Dimension 3000 User Manual Page 16

Comments to this Manuals

Related products and manuals for Computers Dell Dimension 3000