Dell OptiPlex 745 User Manual
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4.
Connect the power and data cables to the drive.
5.
Check all connectors to ensure that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.
6.
Gently position the drive until it clicks into place.
7.
Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.
8.
Replace the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
9.
If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert bootable media into your boot drive.
10.
Turn on the computer.
11.
Enter system setup (see
Entering System Setup
) and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 2).
12.
Exit system setup, and reboot the computer.
13.
Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step.
For instructions, see the documentation that came with your operating system.
14.
Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics (see
Dell Diagnostics
).
1 release tabs (2)
2 drive
3 hard drive bracket
1 power cable
2 S ATA data cable
1 release tabs (2)
2 hard drive