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Chapter 3: Computer Assembly Step by Step 15Step 3.Step 4.Step 5.Step 6.Plug one end of the SATA cable into the motherboard socket.Plug the other end of the SATA cable into the HDD.Plug the motherboard end of the FDD cable into the motherboard socket.Plug the connector at the far end of the FDD cable into the floppy drive.Virtual Desktop Activity: Internal CablesComplete the internal cable installation in the Virtual Desktop internal cable layer. Refer tothe Virtual Desktop software on the CD that comes with this book.Lab 3.7.2: Install Internal CablesIn this lab you install internal power and data cables in the computer. Refer to the lab in ITEssentials: PC Hardware and Software Labs and Study Guide, Third Edition. You may performthis lab now or wait until the end of the chapter.Reattach the Side Panels and Connect ExternalCables to the ComputerNow that all the internal components have been installed and connected to the motherboardand power supply, the side panels are reattached to the computer case. The next step is toconnect the cables for all computer peripherals and the power cable.After completing this section, you will meet these objectives:■■Reattach the side panels to the case.Connect external cables to the computer.Reattach the Side Panels to the CaseMost computer cases have two panels, one on each side. Some computer cases have onethree-sided cover that slides over the case frame.As soon as the cover is in place, make sure that it is secured at all screw locations. Somecomputer cases use screws that are inserted with a screwdriver. Other cases have knob-typescrews that can be tightened by hand.If you are unsure how to remove or replace the computer case, refer to the documentationor the manufacturer’s website for more information.