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Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive cage

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the 2.5-inch hard drive cage and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive cage

Steps

  1. Align and place the second hard drive into the hard drive cage.
  2. Replace the two (M3x3.5) screws to secure the second hard drive to the hard drive cage.
  3. Align and place the first hard drive into the hard drive cage.
  4. Replace the two (M3x3.5) screws to secure the first hard drive to the hard drive cage.

Next steps

  1. Install the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly.
  2. Install the side cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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