Connecting and disconnecting drive cables, Hard drive – Dell Dimension 5000 User Manual

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Removing and Installing Parts

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Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

When removing an IDE drive data cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector
detaches.
When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector
at each end.
Like IDE connectors, 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.

Hard Drive

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions

located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION:

To guard against electrical shock, 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.

power cable

power input
connector

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