NOTE:
Refer to
System Board Drive Connections on page 64
for an illustration of the system
board drive connectors.
9.
Replace the front bezel and access panel.
10.
Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
11.
Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive
NOTE:
Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so
that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive. Also, if you are replacing the primary hard drive,
make sure you have created a Recovery Disc Set to restore the operating system, software drivers, and
any software applications that were preinstalled on the computer. If you do not have this CD set,
select
Start
>
HP Backup and Recovery
and create it now.
1.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (
Preparation for Disassembly on page 47
).
2.
Remove the access panel (
Access Panel on page 48
).
3.
Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive cage to the chassis.
Figure 7-25
Removing the Hard Drive Cage Screws
Drives
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