Installing a 3.5-inch hard drive
1.
Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2.
Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3.
Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, and turn off any external devices.
4.
Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect any external devices.
IMPORTANT:
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long
as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. To prevent damage to internal components, you must
disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer.
5.
Remove the computer access panel.
6.
Install mounting screws on the sides of the hard drive using standard 6-32 silver-and-blue mounting
screws.
NOTE:
6-32 mounting screws can be purchased from HP.
If you are replacing a drive, transfer the mounting screws from the old drive to the new drive.
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Install four silver-and-blue 6-32 mounting screws (two on each side of the drive).
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You can also install a 2.5-inch hard drive into a 3.5-inch drive bay using an adapter bracket similar
to the example shown below.
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Slide the 2.5-inch drive into the 3.5-inch adapter bracket.
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