HP Vectra VL800 hp vectra vl800, upgrade and installation guide for desktop mo - Page 33
Removing and Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive, Removing the Existing Drive
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CAUTION CAUTION 2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Removing and Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive Removing and Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive Handle the hard disk drive with care. Avoid shocks and violent movement as this can cause damage to the hard disk drive's internal components. Make sure that you back up your files before you install a hard disk drive. Refer to your operating system documentation for information on how to do this. Removing the Existing Drive 1 Switch off the display and PC. Disconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables. 2 Remove the PC's cover and front bezel (refer to page 25). 3 Remove the two retaining screws from the chassis located on the front of the PC and pull the primary hard disk drive out of the hard disk drive bay. 4 Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. Take care when handling the hard disk drive during installation. A onequarter inch drop can damage it. Installing the New Drive 1 Connect the data and power connectors to the hard disk drive. 2 Slide the new drive into the hard disk drive bay (with the correct orientation) and tighten the two retaining screws you removed earlier. 3 Replace the front bezel and PC's cover (refer to page 25). Reconnect all the power and telecommunications cables. 4 Go to page 42 to complete the installation. 33