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Installing a Serial ATA Hard Drive

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Power Up the Computer
Plug the AC Power to the PC

Plug the AC Power to the PC

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All that is left to do now is power up the computer. Plug the AC power cord back into the computer system and flip the switch on the back to the ON position.

Once these steps are taken, the hard drive should be physically installed into the computer for proper operation. The drive must be formatted for use with the operating system before it can be used. Please consult the documentation that came with your motherboard or computer for additional information.

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