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Drives

Dell™Dimension™8300SeriesServiceManual

Replacing the Hard Drive

Adding a Second Hard Drive

Adding or Replacing a Floppy Drive

Adding or Replacing a CD/DVD Drive

Your computer supports one floppy drive and a maximum combination of up to four of any of the following drives.

l Two hard drives (IDE, Serial ATA)

l Two CD or DVD drives

l One Zip drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

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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. Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

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3. Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.

4. Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

5. Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.

6. Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer,

before touching anything inside your computer.

While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal

components.

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7. Open the computer cover.

Removing a Hard Drive

1. Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.

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NOTE: Install only IDE hard drives or serial ATA hard drives in your computer. You cannot install both types of drives.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.

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.

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it from the network wall jack.

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