Compaq 470007-802 Deskpro EN Hardware Reference Guide -- Slim Desktop Models - Page 11

Rotating the Drive Cage

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Rotating the Drive Cage The rotating drive cage allows access to all drive bays for easy installation of additional drives, requiring no drive rails or brackets. With the drive cage rotated out from the chassis, you can easily connect the drive power and signal cables. When installing optional drives, you must install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage. Compaq has provided extra guide screws, installed in the bottom of the computer chassis, next to the power supply. ! WARNING: Before removing the access panel, ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet. 1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock and disable the Smart Cover Sensor. 2. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer and any external devices. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 4. Remove the access panel. 5. Grasp the back of the drive cage and rotate it to its upright  position . The cage remains connected to the chassis. Rotating the Drive Cage to an Upright Position Hardware Reference Guide 2-3

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Rotating the Drive Cage
The rotating drive cage allows access to all drive bays for easy
installation of additional drives, requiring no drive rails or brackets.
With the drive cage rotated out from the chassis, you can easily connect
the drive power and signal cables.
When installing optional drives, you must install guide screws
to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage.
Compaq has provided extra guide screws, installed in the
bottom of the computer chassis, next to the power supply.
!
WARNING:
Before removing the access panel, ensure that the
computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from
the electrical outlet.
1.
If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to
unlock the lock and disable the Smart Cover Sensor.
2.
Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the
computer and any external devices.
3.
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
4.
Remove the access panel.
5.
Grasp the back of the drive cage and rotate it to its upright
position
. The cage remains connected to the chassis.
Rotating the Drive Cage to an Upright Position