APPENDIX H: REPLACING THE HARD DRIVE
The system comes with a
NOTE: Make sure that the system is OFF and the power cable has been disconnected before changing the hard drive.
Removing the Hard Drive
To remove the hard drive:
1.Remove the four short screws on the side panels of the housing and the eight screws on the rear panel. Keep these sets of screws separate.
NOTE: The center screw at the top of the rear panel and the screws along the audio and video ports are longer than the other screws.
ATTENTION: Do not remove the two screws near the fan on the side of the housing.
2.Carefully slide the cover away from the front panel and lift away from the housing.
NOTE: Make sure the cover is clear of all ports and connectors on the rear panel.
Figure 44.0 Slide the cover and lift away from housing
3.Disconnect the cables from the hard drive.
4.With one hand supporting the hard drive, remove the four mounting screws from underneath the housing.
Figure 44.1 Support the HDD and remove the mounting screws underneath the housing
5. Remove the hard drive from the housing.
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