Adding a second hard drive, Installing a hard drive – Dell OptiPlex GX260 User Manual
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Installing a Hard Drive
1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.
2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
3. If the replacement drive does not have the bracket rails attached, see
in the previous section for instructions on
attaching rails.
4. Install the hard drive into the computer by gently sliding the drive into place until you hear it securely click.
NOTICE:
Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive (pin 1 is marked as "1").
5. Connect the power and hard-drive cables to the drive.
Attaching Power and Drive Cables
1 power cable
2 hard-drive cable
6. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.
Adding a Second Hard Drive
CAUTION:
Before you perform this procedure, see "
."
1. Remove the two green plastic rails from the inside of the hard-drive bay by gently pulling the rails up and out of the
bay.
2. Attach the rails to the hard drive using the two screws attached to the rails.