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Appendix 4: Replacing the Hard Drive
Appendix 4: Replacing the Hard Drive
The system comes with a pre-installed 3.5" SATA hard drive, however the unit will work with a
replacement single hard drive (up to 1 TB).
Note:
Make sure that the system is
OFF
and the power cable has been disconnected before
changing the hard drive.
Removing the Hard Drive
To remove the hard drive:
1. Remove seven screws from the cover of the
housing: three from the top half of each side
panel; one from the top near the rear panel.
2. Gently lift off the cover.
3. With your hand supporting the hard drive, turn
the unit upside down. Remove the four
mounting screws from the bottom of the unit.
Turn the unit right side up.
4. Disconnect the power and data cables.
5. Remove the hard drive.
Note:
Make sure to keep the two sets of screws
(cover, mounting) in a safe place.
Figure 21.0 Remove seven screws from cover
Figure 21.1 Remove cover.
Figure 21.2 Support the HDD with your hand and remove
mounting screws.
Figure 21.3 Carefully remove the HDD from housing.
