NOTE:
For information about configuring SATA RAID devices, see
Configuring RAID devices
on page 173
.
Predisassembly for drives
Take these actions before you begin installing or removing a drive:
Follow all general predisassembly procedures
Prepare the computer for servicing by following the
Predisassembly procedures on page 69
.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow the predisassembly procedures can result in equipment damage or data
loss.
Perform a data backup
CAUTION:
Before removing a hard drive, make sure you back up all information on the drive up to
an external storage device. Failure to do so can result in data loss. After replacing the primary hard
drive, you must run the
Restore Plus!
CD to load the HP factory-installed files.
Gather required tools
You will need a Torx T-15 screwdriver to remove and install the guide screws on a drive.
Verify drive position and information
To verify the type, size, and capacity of the storage devices installed in the computer, run the Computer
Setup (F10) Utility. The following figure illustrates the physical position of the drives.
Table 5-4
Drive positions
1
3.5-inch internal hard drive bay
2
3.5-inch internal/external drive bay for optional drives (media card reader shown)
3
5.25-inch external drive bay for optional drives (optical drive shown)
NOTE:
The drive configuration on your computer may differ from the drives shown above.
NOTE:
You can install a maximum of two hard disk drives in the Z200 SFF.
NOTE:
For additional information about configuring SATA RAID devices, see
Configuring RAID devices on page 173
.
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