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What's need to install a second hard drive in XPS 410 desktop
I want to install a repaired internal drive as a second drive in my desktop so I can retrieve the data. I see the bracket and a couple wires in that area. Would I just need a SATA HD cable? Would the power cable already be there?
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September 28th, 2014 16:00
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The addititional hard drive requires, both a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector, the XPS 410 default power supply has a spare SATA power connector for a second hard drive.
You will need to buy a SATA data cable, probably a 24" x 90* [right angle] x 180* straight SATA data cable, similar to the cable shown here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812816303
The procedures for installing a second HD are here, on page 30:
http://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_dimension_desktops/dimension-9200_service%20manual_en-us.pdf
Bev.
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September 28th, 2014 16:00
If it has anything, it would probably be a data/power combo cable. Do you have a picture?
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September 28th, 2014 21:00
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Matt,
You are welcome and I'm happy to have helped.
Bev.
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September 28th, 2014 21:00
You've come to my rescue again Bev. I see the spare power connector. Thanks for the links too.
Matt