Service Reference Guide, dc5100
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Removal and Replacement Procedures— Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
7.9 Drives
A Torx T-15 screwdriver is needed to remove and install the guide screws on a drive.
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CAUTION:
Make sure personal files on the hard drive are backed up to an external storage device
before removing the hard drive. Failure to do so will result in data loss. After replacing the primary hard
drive, you will need to run the
Restore Plus!
CD to load the Compaq factory-installed files.
7.9.1 Drive Positions
To verify the type and size of the storage device installed in the computer, run Computer Setup.
Drive Positions
Item
Description
Item
Description
1
3.5-inch, internal, standard hard
drive bay
3
3.5-inch drive bay (1.44-MB
diskette drive shown)*
2
5.25-inch drive bay for optional
drives
*A 3.5-inch diskette drive, hard drive, or Zip drive may be installed in this bay but the correct
bezel must be installed to ensure proper air flow.