Attach the Serial ATA power connector to the connector on the hard drive. Note that the Serial ATA power connector is larger than the data cable connector.
Installing a Serial ATA Hard Drive
By Mark Kyrnin, About.com Guide
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- Intro and Powering Down
- Open Up the Computer Case
- Install the Hard Drive to the Drive Cage
- Plug the Serial ATA Cable to the Motherboard
- Plug the Serial ATA Cable to the Drive
- (Optional) Plug in Serial ATA Power Adapater
- Plug the Power to the Drive
- Close the Computer Case
- Power Up the Computer
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