HP s dx5150 manual Removing a Drive

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Hardware Upgrades

Removing a Drive

✎Make sure to back up the data on the old hard drive before removing it so that you can install the data onto the new hard drive.

1.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn off any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

2.Remove the access panel and front bezel. Refer to “Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel.”

3.Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive, as indicated in the following illustrations.

Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables

✎Linuxdrive. systems will also have an audio cable connected to the optical

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Contents Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Reference Guide HP Business Desktops Contents Index Standard Configuration Features Product FeaturesFront Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsCaps Lock, and Scroll Lock Standard Keyboard ComponentsSpecial Mouse Functions Serial Number LocationOptional HP Modular Keyboard Product Features Serviceability Features Hardware UpgradesRemoving the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel Removing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel Installing Additional Memory DIMMsDDR-SDRAM DIMMs Dimm Sockets Description Socket Color Installing DDR-SDRAM DIMMs Installing a Dimm Removing or Installing an Expansion Card Remove the screw on the slot cover retention latch Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Installing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card from a Standard Expansion Socket Locating Drive Positions Replacing or Upgrading a DriveRemoving a Drive Hardware Upgrades Removing the Drives Replacing a Drive Sliding the Drives into the Drive Cage Reconnecting the Optical Drive Cables Hardware Upgrades Hard Drive Connector Location Configuring the Sata Hard Drive Reassembling the Computer Replacing the Side Access Panel Reconnecting the Power Cable HP dx5150 Microtower SpecificationsInput Voltage Switch Setting Battery Replacement Type Type Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security LockInstalling a Padlock Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic DamageGrounding Methods Electrostatic Discharge Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Optical Drive Precautions CleaningOperation Shipping Preparation SafetyHardware Reference Guide Index Sata