HP Pavilion Slimline s7400 Upgrading and Servicing Guide - Page 14

Removing and Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Your PC includes a hard drive that you can replace or upgrade. See "Locating Components Inside the PC" on page 4. The original hard disk drive is preloaded with the PC system recovery partition. If you remove this hard disk drive, store it in a properly sealed antistatic bag. The hard disk drive is a SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) drive that uses a narrow data cable with an optional latch. Before You Begin Observe the following requirements before removing and replacing the component: Hard disk drive CAUTION: Before you remove the hard disk drive, back up your personal files on the hard disk drive to an external storage device, such as a DVD, CD, or USB drive. Failure to do so will result in data loss. After you replace the hard disk drive, perform the System Recovery procedure. Use the recovery discs to load the factory-installed files. Refer to the PC Troubleshooting Guide for detailed System Recovery steps. IMPORTANT: Before upgrading a hard disk drive, make sure a recovery disc is available. IMPORTANT: Before installing a new hard disk drive, make sure that it is compatible with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Also, make sure you have the correct software and drivers for the drive to work with the operating system. This procedure requires a Phillips screwdriver. Removing a Hard Disk Drive 1 Prepare the PC and remove the PC cover. Complete the "Opening the PC" procedures on page 2. 2 Make a note of each cable attached to the hard disk drive before removing the cables. 3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the hard disk drive. 10 Upgrading and Servicing Guide