HP Elite 8300 HP Compaq Business PC Maintenance and Service Guide Elite 8300 S - Page 148

Drive Positions Figure 7-15 Drive Positions Table 7-2 Drive Positions 1 Two 5.25-inch drive bays for optional drives (optical drives shown) 2 One 3.5-inch drive bay for optional drive (media card reader shown) 3 Secondary 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay for optional hard drive 4 Primary 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay NOTE: The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive configuration shown above. To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer Setup. Removing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer. 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 119) 2. Remove the access panel (Computer Access Panel on page 120) 3. Remove the front bezel (Front Bezel on page 121) 4. Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations. CAUTION: When removing the cables, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid damaging the cable. a. If you are removing an optical drive, disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the drive. Drives 137