Adding Or Replacing A Second Hard Drive - Dell OptiPlex 170L User Manual

1 hard drive 4 bracket securing screw
2 bracket tabs (2) 5 drive bracket
3 drive slots (2) 6 bracket securing screw
4. Connect the power and data cables to the back of the replacement drive.
5. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.
6. Replace the computer cover.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.
7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
8. If the drive you just installed is the primary drive, insert a bootable medium into your boot drive.
9. Enter system setup and update the appropriate Primary Drive option (0 or 1).
10. Exit system setup, and reboot the computer.
11. Partition and logically format your drive before you proceed to the next step.
For instructions, see the documentation that came with your operating system.
12. Test the hard drive by running the Dell Diagnostics.
13. Install your operating system on the hard drive.
For instructions, see the documentation that came with your operating system.

Adding or Replacing a Second Hard Drive

CAUTION: Before you begin this procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a soft surface, such as a foam pad, that will
sufficiently cushion it.
NOTE: You may install either an IDE or Serial ATA hard drive in the second drive bay.
1. Follow the procedures in "Before You
2. Remove the primary hard drive and
3. Remove the secondary hard drive bracket from the computer:
a. Remove the two bracket-securing screws on the bracket for the second drive.
b. Remove the bracket for the secondary drive from the computer.
4. If you are replacing a secondary hard drive, disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive and then remove the drive from the bracket:
a. Remove the three hard drive-securing screws.
b. Remove the hard drive from the bracket.
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bracket. The primary hard drive and bracket must be moved to the forward position (see "Installing a Hard Drive").