Connecting drive cables, Drive interface connectors, Connecting and disconnecting drive cables – Dell OptiPlex 330 (Late 2007) User Manual
Page 84: Hard drives
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.
Drive Interface Connectors
The drive cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion. Properly align the cable connector key on the cable and the drive before connecting.
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA data cable, disconnect the cable using the pull-tab.
The serial ATA 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 and disconnecting a SATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each end.
Hard Drives
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
Removing a Hard Drive
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
).
3.
Remove the optical drive from the bay and carefully set it aside (see
4.
Remove the floppy drive from the bay and carefully set it aside (see
).
1
power cable
2
power input connector
1
interface cable
2
interface connector
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
To guard against electrical shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from
the electrical outlet before removing 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.
NOTICE:
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
NOTE:
Since the following steps do not require the complete removal of the CD/DVD drive and the floppy drive, it is not necessary to disconnect the
cables connecting the two drives.