Hardware Reference Guide
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Hardware Upgrades
Installing Additional Drives
The computer has two external drive bays. When installing additional
drives, install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up correctly in
the drive cage and lock in place. HP has provided extra guide screws
(four 6-32 standard screws and four M3 metric screws), installed in
the front of the chassis, behind the bezel. The hard drive uses 6-32
standard screws. All other drives use M3 metric screws. The
HP-supplied metric screws are black and the HP-supplied standard
screws are silver.
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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, see
Appendix D, “Electrostatic Discharge.”
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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.
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If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or
other suitable protective packaging and label the package “Fragile:
Handle With Care.”