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Replacing the Hard Drive, Unlocking the Hard Drive Carrier

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Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: The MP6 supports only 2.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA) internal hard drives. Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive. The 2.5-inch hard drive is enclosed in a carrier. 1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable media, such as USB flash drives, from the computer. 3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer. 5. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down. 6. Remove the computer access panel. 7. Press in the release latch on the left side of the hard drive carrier (1) then rotate the carrier handle to the right (2). Figure 2-11 Unlocking the Hard Drive Carrier Replacing the Hard Drive 19

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Replacing the Hard Drive
NOTE:
The MP6 supports only 2.5-inch Serial ATA (SATA) internal hard drives.
Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you
can transfer the data to the new hard drive.
The 2.5-inch hard drive is enclosed in a carrier.
1.
Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2.
Remove all removable media, such as USB flash drives, from the computer.
3.
Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4.
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5.
If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down.
6.
Remove the computer access panel.
7.
Press in the release latch on the left side of the hard drive carrier (1) then rotate the carrier handle
to the right (2).
Figure 2-11
Unlocking the Hard Drive Carrier
Replacing the Hard Drive
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