CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the
computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby
mode.
Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive,
avoid touching the connector.
Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields
such as monitors or speakers.
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and
label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”
Drive positions
1 5.25-inch half-height drive bay
2 Slim optical drive bay
3 3.5-inch drive bay for optional drive (such as a media card reader)
4 Primary 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay
5 Secondary 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay
6 Secondary 2.5-inch internal hard drive bay
NOTE: The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive configuration shown above.
To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer Setup.
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