Drives, Replacing the hard drive, Removing a hard drive – Dell Dimension 8300 User Manual
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Drives
Dell™ Dimension™ 8300 Series Service Manual
Adding or Replacing a Floppy Drive
Adding or Replacing a CD/DVD Drive
Your computer supports one floppy drive and a maximum combination of up to four of any of the following drives.
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Two hard drives (IDE, Serial ATA)
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Two CD or DVD drives
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One Zip drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
1.
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
2.
Shut down the computer
through the Start menu.
3.
Turn off any attached devices and disconnect them from their electrical outlets.
4.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
5.
Disconnect the computer power cable from the wall outlet, and then press the power button to ground the system board.
6.
Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around the card-slot openings at the back of the computer,
before touching anything inside your computer.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal
components.
7.
Open the computer cover
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Removing a Hard Drive
1.
Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.
NOTE:
Install only IDE hard drives or serial ATA hard drives in your computer. You cannot install both types of drives.
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it from the network wall jack.
NOTICE:
To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.