HP VS832UT, XZ930UT, 6000 manual Removing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive

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Removing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive

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

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.Remove the access panel and front bezel.

6.Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations.

a. If you are removing a 5.25-inch optical drive, disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable

(2) from the back of the drive.

Figure 2-19Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables

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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 Components4Keyboard Components Keyboard5Windows Logo Key Functions Using the Windows Logo Key3Serial Number and Product ID Location Serial Number LocationServiceability Features Hardware Upgrades1Removing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Computer Access Panel3Tightening the Access Panel Thumbscrews Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Computer Access PanelRemoving the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel Removing Bezel BlanksDIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDDR3-SDRAM DIMMs 1DIMM Socket Locations Populating Dimm SocketsInstalling DIMMs Enww 2Expansion Slot Locations Removing or Installing an Expansion Card11Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Hardware Upgrades 13Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card Enww 3Drive Positions Drive Positions17Extra Guide Screw Locations Installing and Removing DrivesInstalling and Removing Drives 4System Board Drive Connections System Board Drive ConnectionsRemoving an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive 19Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables20Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable Enww Installing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive 25Connecting the Optical Drive Cables 26Connecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable Enww Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enww Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enww Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch Sata Hard Drive Enww 37Replacing the Hard Drive Hardware Upgrades 39Replacing the Thermal Sensor Enww Table A-1Specifications SpecificationsAppendix a Specifications Battery Replacement Type Enww External Security Devices Installing a Security LockCable Lock HP Business PC Security Lock PadlockEnww Figure C-6Engaging the Lock Front Bezel SecurityEnww Preventing Electrostatic Damage Electrostatic DischargeGrounding Methods Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Shipping Preparation Optical Drive PrecautionsCleaning SafetyVGA IndexEnww

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