Compaq 470007-802 Deskpro EN Hardware Reference Guide -- Slim Desktop Models - Page 26

Removing a Hard Drive from the Drive Cage

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Removing a Hard Drive from the Drive Cage 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, turn off the computer, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, and remove the computer cover. 3. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position. 4. Disconnect the drive power cable and signal cable.  5. Lift up to unlock the green drive release latch . 6. Lift up the back of the hard drive and pull the drive out of the drive cage . Removing the Primary Hard Drive from the Drive Cage 2-18 Hardware Upgrades

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Hardware Upgrades
Removing a Hard Drive from the Drive Cage
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, turn off the computer,
disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, and remove
the computer cover.
3.
Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.
4.
Disconnect the drive power cable and signal cable.
5.
Lift up to unlock the green drive release latch
.
6.
Lift up the back of the hard drive and pull the drive out of the drive
cage
.
Removing the Primary Hard Drive from the Drive Cage