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This instruction manual covers drive mechanism installation for all models of OWC Mercury Elite, including the following case kits:
Your contents should include:
You will need the following to complete assembly of this hard drive case:
Philips Screwdriver - #1 size bit preferred
Start by removing the 4 medium sized screws from the back of the case - this holds the top and bottom plastic shell to the internal drive housing.
Slide the top and bottom plastic shell apart. They interlock to fasten to the case and to themselves.
Remove the screws holding the top metal shield in place. These are the short screws that you will need to reattach later.
Once you have the top removed you will see the bag of screws that needs to be removed.
Attach the power cable and the IDE cable. Make sure that your drive mechanism is set to MASTER postition or Cable Select.
Set the drive mechanism into the case, and gently turn it over (be sure to hold onto the drive mechanism to keep it from falling back out.
Insert the 4 large screws into the bottom of the hard drive. Fasten them tightly.
Replace the top metal cover over the enclosure. Be sure to not pinch any cables when installing. Attach the cover using the 4 short screws included (you already removed one to take the top cover off)
Set the top and bottom plastic shells on the drive mechanism. Place the top on the case in the attched position, and slide the bottom on as shown.
Replace the 4 long screws on the back of the case as you initially removed.
Remove the feet from their packaging and install 2 of them as shown. You can either install 2 or all 4 feet; the drive mechanism can run either laying down or standing up, it's your choice.
If you choose to use 4 feet, you will want to install the rubber bumpers to the bottom of the foot as shown here.
You're all set!
For information about formatting your drive view our Drive formatting / Setup Guide