Compaq d538 HP Compaq Business Desktop d500 Service Reference Guide, 5th Editi - Page 159
Drives, 8.8.1 Hard Drive
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Removal and Replacement Procedures- Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis 8.8 Drives This computer supports a single hard drive and a single MultiBay drive. A Torx T-15 screwdriver is needed to remove and install the guide screws on a hard drive. Ä CAUTION: Make sure personal files on the hard drive are backed up to an external storage device before removing the hard drive. Failure to do so will result in data loss. After replacing the primary hard drive, you will need to run the Restore Plus! CD to load the Compaq factory-installed files. 8.8.1 Hard Drive Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive: ■ If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer. Do not remove a hard drive while the computer is on or in standby mode. ■ Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to Chapter 5, "Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation," for more information ■ Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it. ■ Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive. ■ Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers. 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 8.1, "Preparation for Disassembly"). 2. Remove the top access panel (Section 8.3.1, "Top Access Panel"). 3. Pull the drive release lever away from the hard drive 1, then slide the drive towards the power supply and lift it out of the computer 2. Service Reference Guide 336492-005 8-11