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Installing a hard drive – Dell Inspiron 530s (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

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Installing a Hard Drive

1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 103.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on

page 105).

3 Remove the support bracket (see "Removing the Support Bracket" on

page 106).

4 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for

your computer.

5 Attach the shoulder screws to the hard drive.

6 Connect the power and data cables to the drive.
7 Connect the data cable to the system board.
8 Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until it snaps in place.
9 Check all cables to be certain that they are properly connected and firmly

seated.

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hard drive

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screws(4)

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