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Appendix F: Replacing the Hard Drive
Appendix F: Replacing the Hard Drive
The system comes with a pre-installed 3.5" SATA hard drive. You can expand the system with a
replacement single hard drive (up to 1 terabyte).
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 the screws from the top panel and
side panels of the housing.
2. Gently slide the cover away from the front
panel and lift off.
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. Gently slide the hard drive toward the front
panel and lift out.
5. Disconnect the power and data cables.
NOTE:
Make sure to keep the two sets of screws
(cover, mounting) in a safe place.
Figure 27.1 Remove cover.
Figure 27.2 Support the HDD with your hand and remove
mounting screws.
Figure 27.3 Carefully remove the HDD from housing.
Figure 27.0 Slide cover away from front panel.
