chiliGREEN M400A - Manual (Page 97)

Upgrading The Computer
Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 - 7
6
Changing Serial and Parallel Hard Disk Cables
The system can support either serial (SATA) OR parallel (PATA) hard disks,
however different cables are used to support each hard disk type. If you are
changing hard disk types then you will be required to change the cable.
1. Remove the hard disk assembly (see page 6 - 4 ).
2. Remove screws & .
3. Carefully remove the cable .
4. Remove any cable protector from the new cable.
5. Insert the new cable (be careful of the connector orientation) and re-insert
screws
& .
6. Insert the new hard disk (ensure it is attached to the bracket) and make sure
it is firmly connected.
HDD Cable
You will need to bend
the cable back and en-
sure that the connector
is facing the correct di-
rection in order to con-
nect to the hard disk.
Be careful when push-
ing the cable down into
the mainboard connec-
tor. Make certain that
the cable and connec-
tor are correctly
aligned in order to
avoid damaging the
mainboard.
1 2
3
4
1 2
1
2
3
4
3
Figure 6 - 5
HDD Cable
Removal