HP VS803UT manual Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay

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10.Press down on the green drive retainer button located on the left side of the drive to disengage the drive from the drive cage (1). While pressing the drive retainer button, slide the drive back until it stops, then lift it up and out of the drive cage (2).

Figure 2-24Removing the 5.25-inch Drive

NOTE: To replace the drive, reverse the removal procedure. When replacing a drive, transfer the four guide screws from the old drive to the new one.

Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay

To install an optional 5.25-inch optical drive:

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

2.Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.

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

4.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.

5.If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.

6.Remove the access panel.

7.If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank, remove the front bezel then remove the bezel blank. See Removing Bezel Blanks on page 14 for more information.

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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 Standard Configuration Features Product Features1Front Panel Components Front Panel Components2Media Card Reader Components Media Card Reader Components3Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components5Windows Logo Key Functions Using the Windows Logo KeyKeyboard 4Keyboard ComponentsArrow 6Serial Number and Product ID Location Serial Number LocationServiceability Features Hardware UpgradesSmart Cover FailSafe Key Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock1Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screw Removing the Computer Access Panel 3Replacing the Access Panel Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Computer Access PanelRemoving the Front Bezel Removing Bezel Blanks 5Removing a Bezel Blank Hardware Upgrades6Replacing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front BezelUsing the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation Installing Additional Memory DIMMsDDR3-SDRAM DIMMs 1DIMM Socket Locations Populating Dimm SocketsInstalling DIMMs 9Rotating the Drive Cage Up Hardware Upgrades Enww 2Expansion Slot Locations Removing or Installing an Expansion Card12Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer 13Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Hardware Upgrades 14Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Enww Enww 3Drive Positions Drive Positions19Extra Guide Screw Locations Installing and Removing Drives4System Board Drive Connections System Board Drive ConnectionsRemoving an External 5.25-inch Drive Enww 24Removing the 5.25-inch Drive Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay26Installing the Optical Drive Hardware Upgrades Enww Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive 30Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay Enww Enww 38Installing Hard Drive Guide Screws Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch Sata Hard Drive 41Removing the Thermal Sensor Enww Enww Enww Table A-1Specifications SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications Battery Replacement Type Enww Installing a Security Lock External Security DevicesHP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock HP Business PC Security Lock PadlockEnww Figure C-6Engaging the Lock Front Bezel SecurityEnww Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Shipping Preparation Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning SafetyComputer IndexEnww