At this point, all of the interior work for the hard drive is completed. Replace the computer panel or cover to the case and fasten it with the screws that were previously removed when opening the computer case.
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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