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of the bracket should be flush with the front of the drive (see

Figure 2

).

Figure 2. Attaching the Drive Bracket to the New Drive

To further ensure proper positioning of the drive in the chassis, insert and tighten all four screws in the order in which the holes are
numbered
(the holes are marked "1" through "4").

7. Slide the new drive into the drive bay until the drive snaps securely into place (see

Figure 3

). Make sure that both bracket tabs snap into

place in the drive bay.

Figure 3. Inserting the New Drive Into the Drive Bay of the Mini Tower Chassis

8. Connect a DC power cable to the power input connector on the back of the drive (see

Figure 4

)

9. Connect the appropriate interface cable to the interface connector on the back of the drive (see

Figure 4

).

If your system came with an EIDE CD-ROM or tape drive, use the spare connector on the existing interface cable. Otherwise, use the EIDE
interface cable provided in the drive kit.

NOTICE: You must match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the drive's interface connector to avoid possible damage
to your system.

Figure 4. Attaching Diskette Drive or Tape Drive Cables in the Mini Tower Chassis

1 Bracket tabs (2)

2 Bracket

1 5.25-inch drive

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