Hard drive, Connecting and disconnecting drive cables, Removing a hard drive – Dell OptiPlex GX60 User Manual

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Most 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. Keyed connectors ensure that the pin-1 wire in the cable (indicated by the colored stripe along one edge of the cable) goes to the pin-1 end of the
connector. The pin-1 end of a connector on a board or a card is usually indicated by a silk-screened "1" printed directly on the board or card.

 

Power Cable Connector

 

 

 

Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables

 

When removing an IDE drive data cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector detaches.

 

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.

 

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

3.

 

Follow the procedures in "

Before You Begin

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Removing a Hard Drive

1.

 

Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.

 

1  interface connector

2  interface cable

3  colored stripe on cable

NOTICE:

When you connect an interface cable, do not place the colored stripe away from pin 1 of the connector. Reversing the cable prevents the drive

from operating and could damage the controller, the drive, or both.

1  power input connector

2  power cable

CAUTION:

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

safety instructions

.

CAUTION:

To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening 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.

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