HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100 Series, Reference Manual

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Service Reference Guide, dc7100 361288-003 6–21
Removal and Replacement Procedures - Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis
6.13.2 Hard Drive
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CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:
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If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the operating system properly, then turn off
the computer. Do not remove a hard drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.
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Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive,
avoid touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to
Chapter 5 for more information
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Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
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Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
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Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields
such as monitors or speakers.
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock (Section
6.2 ).
2. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1 ).
3. Remove the computer access panel (Section 6.5 ).
4. Remove the front bezel (Section 6.6 ).
5. Disconnect the power
1
and data
2
cables from the back of the drive.
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Some hard drives use a right angle connection on the SATA drive data cable
2
.