Adding A Secondary Hard Drive When The Primary Hard Drive - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7479 Supplementary Manual

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10. Locate the data cable that is connected to the primary hard drive. This data cable
11. Replace the computer cover.
12. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the new device to
Adding a
If your Internet PC has the primary hard drive installed in the bottom slot of the drive
Secondary Hard cage (under the diskette drive), and the top drive bay below the CD drive is open
(empty), complete the following steps:
Drive When the
Primary Hard
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Drive Is Installed
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in the Drive
Cage Bottom
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Slot
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10. Disconnect the data cable. Label the data cable for future reference.
11. Using a screwdriver, remove the drive retaining screws. You will use these
Upgrading Your Internet PC
Locate and connect a spare power supply cable. Spare power supply cables are
provided with the system.
is equipped with a spare connector approximately midway down the cable.
Carefully insert the connector into the receptacle on the back of the secondary
hard drive.
complete the necessary software installation.
Read all the manufacturer's documentation for the new hard drive.
Close all programs.
Remove all diskettes and CDs.
From the Windows Taskbar, click the Start button, select Shut Down,
then click OK.
Unplug the computer power cord from the electrical outlet.
Disconnect all cables and power cords from the back of the computer.
Remove the computer cover.
Locate the primary hard drive. It is underneath the diskette drive in the bottom
slot of the drive cage.
Disconnect the primary hard drive power supply cable.
screws to secure the primary hard drive in the drive bay under the CD drive.
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