Connect CD/DVD drives to the connector labeled "IDE" on the system board. Serial ATA hard drives should be connected to the connectors labeled "SATA0" or "SATA2" on the system board.
Connecting Drive Cables
When you install a drive, you connect two cables—a DC power cable and a data cable—to the back of the drive and to the system board.
Drive Interface Connectors
IDE Drive Connector
Serial ATA Connector
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colored stripe on IDE cable
2
interface cable connector
3
interface connector
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 IDE cable—serial ATA cables do not use a colored stripe) 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.
NOTICE: When you connect an IDE 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.
Power Cable Connectors
IDE Drive Power Connector
Serial ATA Power Connector
1
power cable
2
power input connector
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
When removing an IDE drive data cable, grasp the colored pull-tab and pull until the connector detaches.
When connecting and disconnecting a serial ATA data cable, hold the cable by the black connector at each end.
Like IDE connectors, the serial ATA 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.
CD/DVD Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover.
NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to cables and the cable connectors.
Pull up on the drive release latch and slide the drive towards the back of the computer. Then,
lift up to remove the drive from the computer.
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drive release latch
2
CD/DVD drive
Disconnect the power and CD/DVD drive cables from the back of the drive.
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation.
Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. If you are installing an IDE drive, configure the drive for the cable select setting.
If you are installing a new drive:
Press the two snaps on the top of the drive-panel insert and rotate the insert toward the
front of the computer.
Remove the three shoulder screws from the drive-panel insert.
If you are replacing an existing drive:
Press the two snaps on the top of the drive-panel insert and rotate the insert toward the
front of the computer.
Remove the three shoulder screws from the existing drive.
Insert the three shoulder screws into the sides of the new drive and tighten them.
Connect the power and CD/DVD drive cables to the drive.
Align the shoulder screws with the screw guides, and slide the drive into the bay until it clicks
into place.
Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and
cooling vents.
NOTE: Since the following steps do not require the complete removal of the CD/DVD drive, it is not necessary to disconnect the cables connecting the CD/DVD drive.
Enter system setup and set the Diskette Drive option to enable your new floppy drive.
Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics.
Hard Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer 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.
If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before
you begin this procedure.
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
NOTE: Since the following steps do not require the complete removal of the CD/DVD drive and the floppy drive, it is not necessary to disconnect the cables connecting the two drives.
Press in on the two plastic securing clips on each side of the drive and slide the drive towards
the back of the computer.
NOTICE: Do not pull the drive out of the computer by the drive cables. Doing so may cause damage to cables and the cable connectors.
Lift the drive out of the computer and disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the
drive.
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securing clips (2)
2
hard drive
Installing a Hard Drive
Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
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.
Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.
If your replacement hard drive does not have the plastic hard-drive bracket attached, remove
the bracket from the existing drive by unsnapping it from the drive.
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hard drive
2
release tabs (2)
3
plastic hard-drive bracket
Attach the bracket to the new drive by snapping it onto the drive.
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securing tabs (2)
3
release tabs (2)
2
drive
4
plastic hard-drive bracket
Connect the power and hard-drive cables to the drive.
Locate the correct slot for the drive, and slide the drive into the bay until it clicks into place.
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hard drive
2
slot verification number
Replace the floppy drive and CD/DVD drive.
Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.
