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Upgrading and installing mass storage devices, Drive connectors – HP VLI 8 PC User Manual

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2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC

Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices

Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices

Drive Connectors

Internal drives, such as hard disk drives, DVD drives, and CD-ROM
drives, must be connected to data and power cables. When replacing
these drives, ensure you use the correct data and power connectors.

Power Connectors

Number

Use for

5

(3 devices max.)

Hard disk drives, DVD drives,
CD-ROM drives, Zip drives

1

Floppy disk drive

CD-ROM, DVD or Zip drive

Floppy drive

2nd hard disk drive

Master (boot) hard disk drive

(you can use

either connector)