HP VS803UT manual Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive

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14.Rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position.

CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch any cables or wires when rotating the drive cage down. Figure 2-29Rotating the Drive Cage Down

15.Replace the access panel.

16.If the computer was on a stand, replace the stand.

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

18.Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed. The system automatically recognizes the drive and reconfigures the computer.

Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive

CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer.

The 3.5-inch drive is located underneath the 5.25-inch drive. You must remove the external 5.25-inch drive before removing the external 3.5-inch drive.

1.Follow the procedure in Removing an External 5.25-inch Drive on page 31 to remove the 5.25-inch drive and access the 3.5-inch drive.

CAUTION: Ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet before proceeding.

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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 Components4Keyboard Components Using the Windows Logo KeyKeyboard 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 Screw Removing the Computer Access Panel Replacing the Computer Access Panel 3Replacing the Access Panel Hardware UpgradesRemoving the Front Bezel 5Removing a Bezel Blank Hardware Upgrades Removing Bezel BlanksReplacing the Front Bezel 6Replacing the Front BezelUsing the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation Installing Additional Memory DIMMsDDR3-SDRAM DIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets 1DIMM Socket LocationsInstalling DIMMs 9Rotating the Drive Cage Up Hardware Upgrades Enww Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 2Expansion Slot Locations12Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer 13Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Hardware Upgrades 14Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card Enww Enww Drive Positions 3Drive PositionsInstalling and Removing Drives 19Extra Guide Screw LocationsSystem Board Drive Connections 4System Board Drive ConnectionsRemoving an External 5.25-inch Drive Enww Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay 24Removing the 5.25-inch Drive26Installing 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 Specifications Table A-1SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications Battery Replacement Type Enww Installing a Security Lock External Security DevicesHP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock Padlock HP Business PC Security LockEnww Front Bezel Security Figure C-6Engaging the LockEnww Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Safety Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning Shipping PreparationIndex ComputerEnww