Dell OptiPlex 755 User Manual
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5.
Connect the power and data cables to the drive.
6.
Locate the correct slot for the drive, and slide the drive into the bay until it clicks into place.
7.
Replace the floppy drive and optical drive.
8.
Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.
9.
Replace the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
10.
If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert a bootable medium into your boot drive.
11.
Turn on the computer.
12.
Enter system setup, and update the SATA port option under the Drives option list (see
Entering System Setup
).
13.
Exit system setup, and reboot the computer.
14.
Partition and logically format your drive.
15.
Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see
Dell Diagnostics
).
16.
Install your operating system on the hard drive.
Replacing a Second Hard Drive
For information on RAID configuration, see
About RAID Configurations
.
1.
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
2.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
1 hard drive
2 slot verification number
NOTE:
For instructions, see the documentation that came with your operating system.
NOTE:
For instructions, see the documentation that came with your operating system.
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, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer 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:
Installation of a second hard drive is restricted to certain configurations of the Desktop computer.