HP 700 G1 manual Drive positions, Removing a slim optical drive

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:

If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby mode.

Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector.

Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.

Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.

Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers.

If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”

Drive positions

1Slim optical drive bay

23.5-inch secondary hard drive bay

33.5-inch primary hard drive bay

NOTE: The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive configuration shown above.

To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer Setup.

Removing a slim optical drive

1.Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for disassembly on page 20)

2.Remove the access panel (Access panel on page 21)

3.Remove the front bezel (Front bezel on page 22)

4.Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the back of the optical drive.

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