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8.Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the hard drive. Figure 2-28Connecting the Power Cable and Data Cable to a SATA Hard Drive

9.Connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board connector.

NOTE: If your system has only one SATA hard drive, you must connect the hard drive data cable to the dark blue connector labeled SATA0 to avoid any hard drive performance problems. If you are adding a second hard drive, connect the data cable to the next available (unpopulated) SATA connector on the system board in the following order: SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3.

10.Replace the computer access panel.

11.Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.

12.Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed.

13.Reconfigure the computer, if necessary.

Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive

Some models are equipped with a Removable SATA Hard Drive Enclosure in the 5.25-inch external drive bay. The hard drive is housed in a carrier that can be quickly and easily removed from the drive bay. To remove and replace a drive in the carrier:

NOTE: Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive.

1.Unlock the hard drive carrier with the key provided and slide the carrier out of the enclosure.

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide About This Book Iv About This Book Table of contents Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge Product Features Standard Configuration FeaturesFront Panel Components 1Front Panel ComponentsMedia Card Reader Components 2Media Card Reader ComponentsRear Panel Components 3Rear Panel ComponentsUsing the Windows Logo Key Keyboard4Keyboard Components 5Windows Logo Key FunctionsArrow Serial Number Location 6Serial Number and Product ID LocationHardware Upgrades Serviceability FeaturesUnlocking the Smart Cover Lock Smart Cover FailSafe Key1Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screws Removing the Computer Access Panel Replacing the Computer Access Panel 3Replacing the Computer Access Panel Hardware UpgradesRemoving the Front Bezel Removing Bezel Blanks Replacing the Front Bezel 6Replacing the Front BezelDIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDDR3-SDRAM DIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets 1DIMM Socket LocationsInstalling DIMMs Enww Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 2Expansion Slot Locations11Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Enww Enww Drive Positions 3Drive Positions16Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay17Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable Enww Enww Installing Additional Drives Guide Screw DeviceSystem Board Drive Connections 4System Board Drive ConnectionsInstalling a 5.25-inch Drive into an External Drive Bay Enww 27Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch Sata Hard Drive 30Removing the Thermal Sensor Enww Enww Enww Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration Enww Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration Enww Enww Specifications Table A-1SpecificationsPower Output Battery Replacement Type Enww External Security Devices Installing a Security LockHP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock Padlock HP Business PC Security LockEnww Front Bezel Security Figure C-6Engaging the LockEnww Preventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic DischargeGrounding Methods Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Optical Drive Precautions CleaningSafety Shipping PreparationIndex Enww
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