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Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay

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b. If you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the USB cable from the system board. Figure 2-23 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader Cable 7. Remove the two retainer screws that secure the drive to the bay (1) then slide the drive forward and out of the bay (2). Figure 2-24 Removing a 3.5-inch Device (Media Card Reader Shown) Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay The 3.5-inch external drive bay on the front of the computer can be configured with a media card reader or a diskette drive. 1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the computer. 3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. 30 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades

Section	Page
Product Features	7
Standard Configuration Features	7
Front Panel Components	8
Media Card Reader Components	9
Rear Panel Components	10
Keyboard	11
Using the Windows Logo Key	11
Serial Number Location	13
Hardware Upgrades	14
Warnings and Cautions	14
Removing the Computer Access Panel	15
Replacing the Computer Access Panel	16
Removing the Front Bezel	17
Removing Bezel Blanks	18
Replacing the Front Bezel	19
Installing Additional Memory	20
DIMMs	20
DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs	20
Populating DIMM Sockets	21
Installing DIMMs	22
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card	24
Drive Positions	29
Installing Additional Drives	30
System Board Drive Connections	31
Removing an Optical Drive	32
Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay	33
Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive	35
Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay	36
Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive	38
Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive	40
Specifications	44
Battery Replacement	46
External Security Devices	49
Installing a Security Lock	49
Cable Lock	49
Padlock	50
HP Business PC Security Lock	50
Electrostatic Discharge	53
Preventing Electrostatic Damage	53
Grounding Methods	53
Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation	54
Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care	54
Optical Drive Precautions	55
Operation	55
Cleaning	55
Safety	55
Shipping Preparation	55

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If you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the USB cable from the system board.

Figure 2-23

Disconnecting the Media Card Reader Cable

Remove the two retainer screws that secure the drive to the bay (1) then slide the drive forward

and out of the bay (2).

Figure 2-24

Removing a 3.5-inch Device (Media Card Reader Shown)

Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay

The 3.5-inch external drive bay on the front of the computer can be configured with a media card reader

or a diskette drive.

Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

Remove all removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the computer.

Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

Chapter 2

Hardware Upgrades