HP Compaq Businessdc7600, Service & Reference Manual

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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. Refer to
Section 5.2, “Electrostatic Discharge Information” for more
information about preventing electrostatic damage.
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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. Prepare the computer for disassembly ( Section 6.1 ).
2. Remove the computer access panel ( Section 6.5 ).
3. Remove the front bezel ( Section 6.6 ).
4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive.
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The right-angle data cable must be used for this chassis model when installing hard drives in the
3.5-inch bays to prevent cable damage from overflexing.