also have an audio connector; one end of the audio cable will attach to the drive connector and the other will attach to the system board.IDE Drive ConnectorMost interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the otherconnector. Keyed connectors ensure that the pin-1 wire in the cable (indicated by the colored stripe along one edge of the cable) goes to the pin-1 end of theconnector. The pin-1 end of a connector on a board or a card is usually indicated by a silk-screened "1" printed directly on the board or card.Power Cable ConnectorConnecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesWhen removing an IDE drive data cable, grasp the colored pull tab and pull until the connector detaches.Hard Drive1. If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.2. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin."Removing a Hard Drive1. Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive.1 interface connector2 interface cable3 colored stripe on cableNOTICE: When you connect an interface cable, do not place the colored stripe away from pin 1 of the connector. Reversing the cable prevents the drivefrom operating and could damage the controller, the drive, or both.1 power input connector2 power cableCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions.CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.
