#MAC MINI HARD DRIVE REPLACEMENT 2010 INSTALL#

Note: If you are formatting the primary drive, use the Disk Utility program on the Install Disk. Open Disk Utility and select the drive in the list to the left.

Slide the carrier and drive over the guides and into the drive bay, until you feel the drive sР вЂќР вЂЎormatting the Drive After installing a new drive, you must format it by the following steps: 1. Position the replacement hard drive in the carrier and secure it with the four mounting screws. Be careful not to touch the printed circuit board on the bottom of the drive. Important: When removing or installing a hard drive, hold the drive by its sides. Remove the four screws that mount the drive to the carrier and remove the drive from the carrier. Pull the hard drive out of the drive bay. When the latch is down, the hard drives and carriers are locked in place and you will not be able to remove them.

Important: Make sure the latch on the back panel is in the up position. Carefully lay the computer on its side so that the open side faces up. Remove the access panel and place it on a flat surface covered by a soft, clean cloth. Warning: The edges of the access panel and the enclosure can be sharp. Hold the side access panel and lift the latch on the back of the computer. The hard drives must meet the following specifications: Р вЂќРўС’. In most configurations, a single hard drive occupies the far left bay (bay 1). Note: Mac Pro can accommodate four serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gbps hard drives in its four internal hard drive bays. Failure to follow these instructions could damage your equipment and void its warranty. Р С—Р в‚¬РЎвЂ” Mac Pro Hard Drive Replacement Instructions Follow the instructions in this document carefully.

Mac mini hard drive replacement 2010