Removing a 3.5-inch Hard Drive
CAUTION:
Make sure to create a Recovery Disc Set through HP Backup and Recovery Manager and
back up your personal files on the hard drive 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 load
the HP factory-installed files from the Recovery Disc Set.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for Disassembly on page 31
).
2.
Remove the access panel (
Access Panel on page 32
)
3.
Remove the front bezel (
Front Bezel on page 33
)
4.
Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the hard drive.
5.
Remove the four retainer screws that secure the drive to the bay
(1)
then slide the drive back and
out of the bay
(2)
.
Figure 6-14
Removing a 3.5” Hard Drive
NOTE:
To install a hard drive, reverse the removal procedure. No guide screws are required for drives
installed in a 3.5-inch hard drive bay.
Drives
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