HP Pavilion a300 HP Pavilion Destkop PCs - (English) Users Guide PAV NA/CTO 59 - Page 113

removing the 7-in-1 memory card reader or the, diskette floppy drive

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removing the 7-in-1 memory card reader or the diskette (floppy) drive The PC has a removable drive cage that holds the 7-In-1 memory card reader and the diskette drive. You can remove and replace either of these drives if they are included with your model. To ensure that the drive fits properly into the PC, be sure to purchase the replacement diskette drive from HP. Refer to the Warranty & Support Guide for contact information. To remove the 7-In-1 memory card reader drive or the diskette drive: 1 Remove the side panel that has thumbscrews. See page 99. 2 Gently lay the PC on its side. 3 Make a note of each cable attached to the drive you want to replace. 4 Push down on the drive cage release tab (E). 5 Hold the release tab down as you pull the cage toward the back of the chassis, and then lift it out (F). Removing the drive cage provides more space to remove the cables. F E 6 Remove the cables attached to the back of the drives in the drive cage. upgrading and servicing the pc (1) 105

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upgrading and servicing the pc (1)
105
removing the 7-in-1 memory card reader or the
diskette (floppy) drive
The PC has a removable drive cage that holds the 7-In-1 memory card reader
and the diskette drive. You can remove and replace either of these drives if they
are included with your model.
To ensure that the drive fits properly into the PC, be sure to purchase the
replacement diskette drive from HP. Refer to the
Warranty & Support Guide
for
contact information.
To remove the 7-In-1 memory card reader drive or the diskette drive:
1
Remove the side panel that has thumbscrews. See page 99.
2
Gently lay the PC on its side.
3
Make a note of each cable attached to the drive you want to replace.
4
Push down on the drive cage release tab (
E
).
5
Hold the release tab down as you pull the cage toward the back of the chassis,
and then lift it out (
F
). Removing the drive cage provides more space to
remove the cables.
E
F
6
Remove the cables attached to the back of the drives in the drive cage.