Figure 7, Installing a hard drive – Dell PowerEdge SC1420 User Manual

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7.

 

Insert the tabs of the hard-drive cooling shroud into the securing holes in the hard-drive bay. See

Figure 7

-3

.

8.

 

While rotating the shroud up, squeeze the two tabs and secure the shroud to the cover.

9.

 

Close the system. See "

Closing the System

" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

10.

 

Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.

Figure 7-4. Removing or Installing a SCSI Hard Drive

 

Figure 7-5. Removing or Installing a SATA Hard Drive

 

 

Installing a Hard Drive

 

1.

 

Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

2.

 

Open the system. See "

Opening the System

" in "Troubleshooting Your System."

3.

 

Unpack the hard drive, and prepare it for installation.

4.

 

Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your system.

5.

 

If the hard drive does not have the drive rails attached, attach the drive rails to the new drive by aligning the screw holes on the drive with the screw

holes on the drive rails and then inserting and tightening all four screws (two screws on each rail). See

Figure 7

-6

.

 

If you are installing a fourth hard drive in the 5.25-inch drive bay, proceed to

step 6

.

 

NOTICE:

When replacing the hard-drive cooling shroud, ensure that the cables are properly routed to prevent damaging the cables.

CAUTION:

Only trained service technicians are authorized to open the system and access any of the components inside the system. See your

System Information Guide for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against electrostatic
discharge.

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